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Removal Procedure

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Tools Required 

  1. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement (3.1L)   or  Compressor Replacement (3.8L)   . 
  2. Install the compressor onto the J 41790  .
    Fig 1: Installing Compressor Onto Compressor Holding Fixture (V5 - Direct Mount)
    G01481946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the clutch plate and hub assembly (2).
  4. Remove the clutch rotor and bearing assembly retaining ring (3), using external snap ring pliers (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Clutch Rotor & Bearing Assembly Retaining Ring (V5 - Direct Mount)
    G01481947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Place the J 33023-A  on the clutch rotor.
    Fig 3: Placing Puller Pilot On Clutch Rotor (V5 - Direct Mount)
    G01481948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the J 41552  down into the inner circle of slots in the rotor.

    Turn the compressor pulley puller clockwise in the slots to engage the puller tangs with the rotor.

  7. Hold the compressor pulley puller in place and use a wrench to turn the center forcing screw against the puller pilot to remove the clutch rotor and bearing assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Clutch Rotor & Bearing Assembly (V5 - Direct Mount)
    G01481949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.