Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using an appropriate sized socket to seat on the shaft seal (felt wick) outer retainer, install the shaft seal (felt wick) into the A/C compressor. The retainer should be flush with the housing.
- Ensure that the all mounting surfaces and/or threads on the A/C compressor and clutch assembly are completely free of debris and contamination prior to reassembly.
- Install the clutch coil.
- Use J 6083: External Snap Ring Pliers to install the coil snap ring.
- Using an appropriate sized impact socket to seat on the inner bearing race, install the clutch pulley onto the A/C compressor using a hydraulic press.
- Use J 6083: External Snap Ring Pliers to install the pulley snap ring.
- Install the A/C compressor clutch assembly wiring harness retaining screws (1) and tighten 2.3 N.m (22 lb in).
- Install the previously used clutch shim if removed from the A/C compressor shaft.
- Install the clutch plate onto the A/C compressor.
- Install the ORIGINAL clutch plate retaining nut and using the J 37872: Universal Spanner Wrench and tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Measure the air gap between the clutch plate and the clutch pulley. The air gap should be 0.3-0.7 mm (0.012-0.028 in). If the air gap is not within specification, remove shaft nut and clutch plate and use an alternate shim included in the service kit to achieve the proper air gap.
- Remove the ORIGINAL clutch plate retaining nut and install the NEW nut provided in the kit and tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Remove the A/C compressor from the compressor stand or other suitable support fixture and remove the cap or tape from the A/C compressor ports.
- Install the A/C compressor to the vehicle. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .
- Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A: Halogen Leak Detector.
NOTE:
Align the dimple on the clutch coil with the notch in the A/C compressor casting to ensure proper orientation. Failure to align the clutch coil assembly will cause the snap ring retainer not to seat properly.
NOTE:
Ensure that the clutch coil snap ring is fully seated within the bore.
NOTE:
Do not press on the seal, pulley or outer bearing race.
NOTE:
Ensure that the clutch pulley snap ring is fully seated within the bore.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
Make certain that the clutch plate does not drag or interfere with the pulley when rotated.