Drive plate with roller bearing, removing and installing

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Remove drive plate from compressor shaft → Drive plate to compressor, removing and installing .

Fig 1: Identifying Securing Ring, Drive Plate & Bevelled Side

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Remove securing ring - A -.
Remove drive plate - B -.

NOTE:

Replace securing ring - A -.
Clean compressor flange before installing drive plate.
When installing securing ring - A -, take care not to bend it open more than necessary.
Ensure correct insertion of securing ring - A -. Bevelled side - C - faces away from compressor (flat side faces compressor).