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Clutch Rotor and/or Bearing Install (V7 - Direct Mount)

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Tools Required

    Fig 1: J 33017, J 33013-B, A/C Compressor Clutch Rotor & Bearing Assembly
    GM157226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the clutch rotor and bearing assembly (2) onto the A/C compressor.
  2. Position J 33017  and the bearing (1) from J 33013-B  directly over the inner race of the bearing. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  3. Place the washer (3) onto the body of J 33013-B  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  4. Remove the center screw from the body of J 33013-B  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  5. Install the center screw into the opposite end of J 33013-B  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  6. Back the body of J 33013-B  off enough to thread the center screw onto the end of the A/C compressor shaft. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  7. Thread the center screw several turns onto the end of the A/C compressor shaft. Do NOT tighten the screw.
  8. Hold the center screw with a wrench.
  9. Tighten the hex portion of the J 33013-B  body several turns. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  10. Fig 2: Removing/Installing A/C Rotor/Hub Snap Ring
    GM157223Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove J 33013-B  from the clutch rotor and bearing assembly. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Install the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Install (V7 - Direct Mount) .
  15. Remove the A/C compressor from J 41790-A  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  16. Install the A/C compressor into the vehicle.