Clutch Rotor and/or Bearing Install (V7 - Direct Mount)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required
- J 33013-B Hub and Drive Plate Remover/Installer. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- J 33017 Pulley and Bearing Installer. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- J 41790-A Compressor Holding Fixture. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- 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. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Place the washer (3) onto the body of J 33013-B . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Remove the center screw from the body of J 33013-B . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the center screw into the opposite end of J 33013-B . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- 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 .
- 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. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Remove J 33013-B from the clutch rotor and bearing assembly. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- 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-A . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the A/C compressor into the vehicle.