Clutch Assembly: Removal
- Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove A/C compressor. Drain and measure oil from compressor. Install plugs into compressor and refrigerant lines to prevent moisture and debris contamination.
- Using a spanner wrench to hold clutch plate, remove shaft nut. Remove clutch plate and shim. Remove snap ring and pulley assembly. If necessary, use a 3-jaw puller to remove pulley assembly.
- Remove compressor thermal cut-out switch bracket. Using a twisting motion, pull up and remove thermal cut-out switch. Remove clutch coil snap ring and clutch coil. See Figure.