Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Field Coil

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

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Activation

Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning A/C Compressor procedure in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
NOTE: If equipped with spring rubber clutch.

Using the universal clutch holding tool, hold the clutch and remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
- For fixed compressor
  Torque
  
  : 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
- For EVDC compressor
  Torque
  
  : 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)
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NOTE: If equipped with spring plate clutch.
- Hold the A/C compressor shaft.
- Rotate the A/C clutch hub counter clockwise to remove.
- For fixed compressor
  Torque
  
  : 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
- For EVDC compressor
  Torque
  
  : 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)
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NOTE: Replacing the snap ring is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the A/C compressor pulley snap ring.

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NOTE: Do not use air tools. Damage to the A/C clutch pulley or A/C compressor may result.

Remove the A/C compressor pulley. Install Special Service Tool: 412-001 (T71P-19703-B) Remover, Compressor Pulley.

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Remove the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector retainer.
Torque

: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

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NOTE: Replacing the snap ring is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the A/C clutch field coil snap ring, and remove the clutch field coil.

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- Visually inspect the A/C clutch disc and hub, compressor pulley and clutch field coil for damage.
- Inspect for physical damage, including cracked or melted components or discoloration due to excessive heat.
- Inspect for excessive wear, including grooving in the A/C clutch disc and hub or the compressor pulley that is more than fingernail depth.
- Inspect for roughness in the A/C compressor pulley bearing.
To install, reverse the steps in this procedure.
NOTE: Spring plate clutch similar.

Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing or adding clutch disc and hub spacers. Refer to Air Conditioning A/C Clutch Air Gap Adjustment procedure in the appropriate Climate Control System article.

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