Removal Procedure

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Tools Required

J 41790 Compressor Holding Fixture. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 41552 Compressor Pulley Puller. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 33023-A Puller Pilot. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 33013-B Hub and Drive Plate Remover/Installer. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 33017 Pulley and Bearing Installer. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (3.1L) or COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (3.8L) .
Install the compressor onto the J 41790 .

Fig 1: View Of J 41790 Installed On Compressor
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Remove the clutch plate and hub assembly (2).
Remove the clutch rotor and bearing assembly retaining ring (3), using external snap ring pliers (1).

Fig 2: Removing Clutch Rotor & Bearing Assembly Retaining Ring Using External Snap Ring Pliers
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Place the J 33023-A on the clutch rotor.

Fig 3: Placing J 33023-A On Clutch Rotor
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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.

Fig 4: Installing J 41552 Down Into Inner Circle Of Slots In Rotor
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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.