Removal and Installation for Compressor Clutch: Installation

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Install the magnet coil.
CAUTION: Be sure to align the magnet coil pin with the hole in the compressor front head.

Fig 1: Aligning Magnet Coil Pin With The Hole In Compressor Front Head
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the magnet coil harness clip using a screwdriver.
Install the pulley assembly using Tool and a wrench, then install the snap ring using snap ring pliers.
- Tool number: - (J-38873-A)
Fig 2: Installing Pulley Assembly Using Tool (J-38873-A) And Wrench
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the clutch disc on the compressor shaft, together with the original shim(s). Press the clutch disc down by hand.

Fig 3: Installing Clutch Disc On Compressor Shaft, Together With The Original Shim
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the clutch pulley bolt using Tool, to prevent the clutch disc from turning and tighten the bolt to specification.
- Tool number: J-44614
CAUTION: After tightening the clutch pulley bolt, check that the clutch pulley rotates smoothly.

Fig 4: Installing Clutch Pulley Bolt Using Tool (J-44614) Preventing Clutch Disc From Turning And Tightening Bolt To Specification
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Check the pulley clearance all the way around the clutch disc as shown.
- Clutch disc-to-pulley clearance: 0.3 - 0.6 mm (0.012-0.024 in)
  
  Fig 5: Checking Pulley Clearance All The Way Around Clutch Disc
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
If the specified clearance is not obtained, replace the adjusting spacer to readjust.
Connect the compressor electrical connector.
Install the drive belt. Refer to "DRIVE BELTS ".
Install the engine under cover and the splash shield.