HVAC

Clutch and Clutch Field Coil

16steps
~106min
5/5difficulty
2special tools
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Special Tool(s)
Installer, A/C Clutch 412-136
Protector, A/C Compressor Shaft 412-137


Item Part Number Description
1 — A/C clutch disc and hub bolt (part of 19D784)
2 — A/C clutch disc and hub (part of 19D784)
3 — A/C clutch hub disc and hub spacer (part of 19D784)
4 — A/C compressor pulley snap ring (part of 19D784)
5 — A/C compressor pulley (part of 19D784)
6 — A/C clutch field coil screw (4 required) (part of 19D784)
7 — A/C clutch field coil (part of 19D784)

Removal
  1. Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor in this section.
  2. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
    1. Using a suitable spanner-type wrench, hold the A/C clutch disc and hub.
    1. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
  1. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub and the spacer(s).
  2. Remove the A/C compressor pulley snap ring.
  3. NOTICE: Do not use air tools. Damage to the Air Conditioning (A/C) clutch pulley or A/C compressor may result.

    Remove the A/C compressor pulley.

    1. Install the A/C Compressor Shaft/Protector.
    1. Install a suitable 3-jaw puller on the A/C Compressor Shaft/Protector and A/C compressor pulley.
    1. Remove the A/C compressor pulley.
  1. Remove the 4 A/C clutch field coil screws.
  2. Remove the A/C clutch field coil.
Installation NOTE:

The A/C clutch components should be reused unless obvious signs of damage are found.

  1. Visually inspect the A/C clutch disc and hub, A/C compressor pulley and A/C clutch field coil for damage.
    • Inspect for physical damage, including cracked or melted components or discoloration due to excessive heat.
    • Inspect for excessive wear, including grooving in the A/C clutch disc and hub or A/C compressor pulley that is more than fingernail depth.
    • Inspect for roughness in the A/C compressor pulley bearing.
  2. Clean the A/C clutch field coil and pulley mounting surfaces.
  3. Install the A/C clutch field coil.
  4. Install the 4 A/C clutch field coil screws.
  5. NOTICE: The Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor must be positioned on the press so that only the flat part of the A/C compressor housing is contacting the base with the A/C compressor shaft aligned with the center of the press shaft. If the A/C compressor is not installed correctly on the press, the A/C compressor and/or A/C compressor pulley will be damaged.

    Install the A/C compressor pulley.

    1. Install the A/C compressor on a suitable press.
    1. Position the A/C compressor pulley on the A/C compressor.
    1. Install the A/C Clutch/Installer on the A/C compressor pulley.
    1. Using the press, install the A/C compressor pulley.
  1. Install the A/C compressor pulley snap ring with the bevel side out.
  2. Install one medium thickness A/C clutch disc and hub spacer inside the clutch hub spline opening.
  3. Install the A/C clutch disc and hub.
  4. Install the A/C compressor clutch disc and hub bolt.
    1. Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with a suitable spanner-type wrench.
    1. Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m.
  1. Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing, replacing or adding A/C clutch disc and hub spacers.
  1. Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor in this section.

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