Drive Plate With Anti-Friction Bearing, Removing And Installing

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-- Remove The Drive Plate From The Compressor Shaft. Refer To A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove The Circlip -A-.

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

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove The Drive Plate -B-.

NOTE:

Replace Circlip -A-.

Clean The A/C Compressor Flange Before Sliding On Drive Plate.

When Installing Circlip -A-, Note That It Cannot Be Bent Open More Than Is Necessary For Installation.

Insert Circlip -A- On Correct Side, The Side With Beveled Insertion Edge -C- Faces Away From A/C Compressor (Install Flat Side Facing Compressor).