Compressor Clutch Coil Removal (V5 - Direct Mount)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J 41790 Compressor Holding Fixture. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 8433 Compressor Pulley Puller. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 8433-3 Forcing Screw. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 33025 Clutch Coil Puller Legs. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 33023-A Puller Pilot. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Install the compressor onto the J 41790 .

Fig 1: Installing Compressor Onto J 41790
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the J 33023-A onto the front head of the compressor.
Remove the COMPRESSOR CLUTCH PLATE AND HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL (V5 - DIRECT MOUNT) or COMPRESSOR CLUTCH PLATE AND HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL (V5 - CONVENTIONAL MOUNT) .
Remove the compressor rotor and bearing assembly. Refer to CLUTCH ROTOR AND/OR BEARING REMOVAL (V5 - DIRECT MOUNT) or CLUTCH ROTOR AND/OR BEARING REMOVAL (V5 - CONVENTIONAL MOUNT) .

Fig 2: Installing J 33023-A Onto Front Head Of Compressor
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mark the clutch coil terminal location (2) on the compressor front head.
Install the J 33025 onto the J 8433 .
Install the J 8433 onto the compressor clutch coil (1) and tighten the puller leg bolts.
Tighten the center forcing screw J 8433-3 of the compressor pulley puller J 8433 against the puller pilot to remove the compressor clutch coil from the compressor.

Fig 3: Removing Compressor Clutch Coil From Compressor Using J 8433-3 With J 8433-1 (V5 - Direct Mount)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.