Tools Required
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- J 33013-B Hub and Drive Plate Remover/Installer
- J 33017 Pulley and Bearing Installer
- J 41790 Compressor Holding Fixture
- Position the clutch rotor and bearing assembly (2) onto the A/C compressor.
- Position J 33017 and the bearing (1) from J 33013-B directly over the inner race of the bearing.
- Place the washer (3) onto the body of J 33013-B .
- Remove the center screw from the body of J 33013-B .
- Install the center screw into the opposite end of J 33013-B .
- Back the body of J 33013-B off enough to thread the center screw onto the end of the A/C compressor shaft.
- Thread the center screw several turns onto the end of the A/C compressor shaft. Do NOT tighten the screw.
- Hold the center screw with a wrench.
- Tighten the hex portion of the J 33013-B body several turns.
- Remove J 33013-B from the clutch rotor and bearing assembly.
- Press the clutch rotor and bearing (2) onto the nose of the A/C compressor far enough to clear the groove for the retaining ring.
If the clutch rotor and bearing does not clear the groove, repeat steps 7, 8 and 9.
- Install the clutch rotor and bearing retaining ring (3) using external snap ring pliers (1).
- Make sure that the camphor side of the retaining ring is facing up when the retaining ring is being installed.
- Install the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to COMPRESSOR CLUTCH PLATE/HUB ASSEMBLY INSTALL (V7 - DIRECT MOUNT) .
- Remove the A/C compressor from J 41790 .
- Install the A/C compressor into the vehicle.