Compressor Clutch Coil Install

Tools Required

• J 8433  A/C Compressor Pulley Puller. See Special Tools and Equipment .
• J 8433-3  Forcing Screw. See Special Tools and Equipment .
• J 33024  Clutch Coil Installer Adaptor. See Special Tools and Equipment .
• J 33025  Clutch Coil Puller Legs. See Special Tools and Equipment .
• J 41790-A  A/C Compressor Holding Fixture. See Special Tools and Equipment .
• J 42136  A/C Lip Seal Remover. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 1: J 8433-1, J 8433-3, J 33024, J 33025, J 41790-A & A/C Compressor Front Head Clutch Coil Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Place the clutch coil assembly (1) on the front head with the clutch coil terminal positioned at the mark made during disassembly.
2. Place the J 33024  over the internal opening of the clutch coil housing and align installer with the A/C compressor front head. See Special Tools and Equipment .
3. Install the J 8433-3  into the J 8433  and center the screw in the countersunk center hole of the J 33024  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
4. Install the 4 inch through bolts and washers from the J 42136 tool kit into the J 33025  and attach them to the A/C compressor mounting bosses. See Special Tools and Equipment .
5. Turn the center forcing screw of the J 8433  to press the clutch coil onto the front head until the clutch coil is fully seated. See Special Tools and Equipment .

   Make sure the clutch coil and the J 33024  stay in-line with each other while pressing the clutch coil onto the A/C compressor. See Special Tools and Equipment .

6. Install the A/C compressor clutch rotor and bearing assembly. Refer to Clutch Rotor and/or Bearing Install (V7 - Direct Mount) .
7. Install the A/C compressor clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Install (V7 - Direct Mount) .
8. Remove the A/C compressor from the J 41790-A  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
9. Install the A/C compressor into the vehicle.