Clutch and Clutch Field Coil: Removal

All vehicles 

1. Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 2.3L  or Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 3.0L (4V) .

Vehicles with 2.3L engine 

2. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
   1. Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the special tool.
   2. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
Fig 1: A/C Clutch Disc & Hub Bolt
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Vehicles with 3.0L (4V) engine 

3. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
   1. Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the special tool.
   2. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
Fig 2: A/C Clutch Disc & Hub Bolt
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All vehicles 

4. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub.
5. Remove the A/C compressor pulley snap ring.
Fig 3: A/C Compressor Pulley Snap Ring
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6. Remove the A/C compressor pulley.
   1. Install the special tool.
   2. Remove the A/C compressor pulley.
Fig 4: Removing A/C Compressor Pulley
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CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily damaged.
7. Remove the A/C clutch field coil.
   1. Install the special tool.
   2. Install the special tool.
   3. Remove the A/C clutch field coil.
Fig 5: Removing A/C Clutch Field Coil
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