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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
  2. Remove the compressor from the vehicle. Refer to COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to COMPRESSOR CLUTCH PLATE/HUB ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
  4. Use the J 6083  in order to remove the following components:
    • The pulley rotor
    • The bearing assembly retaining ring
  5. Install the J 33023-A  to the front head.
  6. Install the J 41552  down into the inner circle of slots (1) in the rotor.
    Fig 1: Installing J41552 Into Slots In Rotor
    G01645536Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Turn the J 41552  clockwise in the slots in the rotor.
  8. Perform the following steps in order to remove the pulley rotor and bearing assembly:
    1. 8.1. Hold the J 41552  in position.
    2. 8.2. Tighten the puller screw against the puller guide.
    3. 8.3. Remove the pulley rotor and bearing assembly.
    Fig 2: View Of J 41552 & J 34992
    G01645537Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Mark the clutch coil terminal location (1) on the compressor front head.
    Fig 3: Identifying Clutch Coil Terminal Location On Compressor Front Head
    G01645538Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the J 33023-A  on the front head of the compressor.
  11. Install the J 8433-1  and the J 33025. 
  12. Tighten the J 8433-3  against the puller pilot in order to remove the clutch coil (2).
  13. Remove the clutch coil from the compressor.
    Fig 4: Tightening J 8433-3 Against Puller Pilot
    G01645539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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