Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required
- J 41790 Compressor Holding Fixture
- J 41552 Compressor Pulley Puller
- J 33023-A Puller Pilot
- J 33013-B Hub and Drive Plate Remover/Installer
- J 33017 Pulley and Bearing Installer
- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement (3.1L) or Compressor Replacement (3.8L) .
- Install the compressor onto the J 41790 .
- Remove the clutch plate and hub assembly (2).
- Remove the clutch rotor and bearing assembly retaining ring (3), using external snap ring pliers (1).
- Place the J 33023-A on the clutch rotor.
- Install the J 41552
down into the inner circle of slots in the rotor.
Turn the compressor pulley puller clockwise in the slots to engage the puller tangs with the rotor.
- Hold the compressor pulley puller in place and use a wrench to turn the center forcing screw against the puller pilot to remove the clutch rotor and bearing assembly.