Removal Procedure

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Tools Required

J 34992 Compressor Holding Fixture. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 33013-B Hub and Drive Plate Remover/Installer. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Clamp the J 34992 in a vise.
Use thumb screws in order to attach the compressor to the holding fixture.
NOTE: Do not drive or pound on the clutch hub or shaft. Internal damage to the compressor may result. The forcing tip on the J 33013-B remover/installer center screw must be flat or the end of the shaft/axial plate assembly will be damaged.
Ensure that the center screw forces the tip to thrust against the end of the shaft.
Thread the J 33013-B into the hub.
While holding the body of J 33013-B of the remover with a wrench, turn the center screw into the remover body in order to remove the clutch plate and hub assembly (1).

Fig 1: Removing Compressor Clutch Plate & Hub Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the shaft key. Retain the shaft key for reassembly.