Removal Procedure

Tools Required 

1. J 6083  Snap Ring Pliers. See Special Tools and Equipment .
2. J 33023-A  Puller Pilot. See Special Tools and Equipment .
3. J 41552  Pulley Puller. See Special Tools and Equipment .
4. J 29886  Driver Handle. See Special Tools and Equipment .
5. J 9398-A  Bearing Remover. See Special Tools and Equipment .

1. Remove the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to COMPRESSOR CLUTCH PLATE AND HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL .
2. Use the J 6083  in order to remove the following components:
   • The pulley rotor (1)
   • The bearing assembly retaining ring (2)
   Fig 1: Removing Clutch Rotor & Bearing

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3. Install the J 33023-A  to the front head.
   Fig 2: Installing Puller Pilot To Front Head

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4. Install the J 41552  down into the inner circle of slots (1) in the rotor.
5. Turn the J 41552  clockwise in the slots in the rotor.
   Fig 3: Turning Pulley Puller Clockwise In Slots In Rotor

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6. Perform the following steps in order to remove the pulley rotor and bearing assembly:
   1. 6.1. Hold the J 41552  in position.
   2. 6.2. Tighten the puller screw against the puller guide.
   3. 6.3. Remove the pulley rotor and bearing assembly.
7. Use the following procedure in order to properly support the rotor hub during bearing removal in order to prevent pulley rotor damage:
   1. 7.1. Remove the forcing screw from the J 41552. 
   2. 7.2. Ensure that the puller tangs still engage in the rotor slots.
   3. 7.3. Invert the assembly onto a solid flat surface or blocks.
   NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the staking in front of the bearing to remove the bearing, however, it will be necessary to file away the old stake metal for proper clearance for the new bearing to be installed into the rotor bore or the bearing may be damaged.
8. Use the J 9398-A  and the J 29886  in order to drive the bearing out of the rotor hub.