A/C Clutch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The compressor clutch assembly can be serviced with the refrigerant system fully-charged.
NOTE:
Typical A/C compressor and clutch assembly shown in illustrations.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the engine wire harness from the compressor clutch field coil connector (1) located on the top of the A/C compressor (5).
- Remove the fasteners that secure the A/C compressor to the engine and support the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL .
- Carefully remove the compressor clutch coil connector and wire lead from the connector bracket (2).
- Remove the compressor shaft bolt (3). A band-type oil filter wrench or a strap wrench may be used to hold the clutch plate (4) from rotating during bolt removal.
CAUTION:
Do not pry between the clutch plate and the pulley and bearing assembly to remove the clutch plate from the compressor shaft as this may damage the clutch plate.
NOTE:Use care not to lose any clutch shim(s) during removal of the clutch plate, as they may be reused during the clutch plate installation process.
- Tap the clutch plate (2) lightly with a plastic mallet to release it from the splines on the compressor shaft (1) and remove the clutch plate and shim(s) (3).
- Using A/C Snap Ring Pliers (special tool #9764, Pliers, A/C Snap Ring) (1) or equivalent, remove the snap ring (2) that secures the pulley and bearing assembly (3) to the front of the A/C compressor and remove the pulley and bearing assembly.
- Using A/C Snap Ring Pliers (special tool #9764, Pliers, A/C Snap Ring) (1) or equivalent, remove the snap ring (4) that secures the compressor clutch coil (2) to the front of the A/C compressor (3) and remove the field coil.