Rear Head, Gasket, Valve Plate, Reed Plate, & O-Ring: Removal
- Recover refrigerant. Discharge A/C system. Remove compressor. Drain oil from compressor into a suitable container. Measure and record amount of oil drained from compressor. Discard used oil. Remove clutch plate and hub assembly. Remove clutch rotor and bearing. Remove clutch coil. Remove compressor through-bolts. Remove and discard gaskets.
- Using a wooden block and a plastic-headed hammer, tap around edge of rear head to disengage head from compressor cylinder. Separate rear head, head gasket, rear valve plate, suction reed plate, and cylinder-to-rear head O-ring. Discard head gasket and O-ring.