Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning Clutch Assembly Replacement

Special Tools

GE-48965 - Holding Wrench

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (1.8L LUW and LWE) Air Conditioning Compressor ReplacementAir Conditioning Compressor Replacement (1.4L LUV) Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement.

2. Clamp air conditioning compressor in a soft jawed vice.





3. Remove the compressor clutch plate.

* Remove the bolt.

* Counterhold with GE-48965 - wrench.

Note:
Re-use spacer washers when refitting.

4. Remove the spacer washers.





5. Remove the retaining ring (1) from belt pulley.

6. Pull off the compressor pulley (2).

Installation Procedure

1. Install the compressor pulley on the compressor housing.

2. Install the retaining ring in the groove in the compressor housing.





3. Install the compressor clutch plate.

Insert the spacing washer (2).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Tighten the compressor clutch plate bolt to 13.5 Nm (119 lb in). Counterhold with GE-48965 - wrench(1).

Note:
Check reference gap between clutch plate and the belt pulley at 4 points with feeler gauge and form mean value.

5. Inspect reference gap of compressor clutch.

Reference value: 0.3 mm - 0.6 mm (0.012 in - 0.024 in ).

Note:
If the reference gap is too large, install thicker spacing washer (2) between compressor shaft and clutch, install a thinner one if the reference gap is too small. Spacing washers available: 0.1 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm.

6. Correct the reference gap for the compressor clutch.

Detach the compressor clutch plate and change spacing washer.

7. Repeat inspection as described.

8. Remove the A/C compressor from the bench vise.

9. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (1.8L LUW and LWE) Air Conditioning Compressor ReplacementAir Conditioning Compressor Replacement (1.4L LUV) Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement.