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Clutch-A/C Compressor: Removal

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NOTE: The A/C compressor clutch can be serviced in the vehicle. The refrigerant system can remain fully-charged during compressor clutch, pulley and bearing assembly, or coil replacement.
Fig 1: A/C Compressor Shaft Bolt
GC0001401Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/BELTS-DRIVE - REMOVAL) .
  3. Disconnect the engine wire harness connector for the A/C compressor clutch coil from the clutch field coil wire harness connector on the top of the A/C compressor.
  4. Remove the bolts that secure the A/C compressor to the engine and support the A/C compressor.
  5. Remove the compressor shaft bolt (1). A band-type oil filter wrench or a strap wrench may be used to secure the clutch plate (2) during bolt removal.
    Fig 2: Clutch Plate and Shim(s)
    GC0001400Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    CAUTION: Do not pry between the clutch plate and the pulley and bearing assembly to remove the clutch plate from the compressor shaft as this may damage the clutch plate.
    NOTE: Use care not to lose any clutch shim(s) during removal of the clutch plate, as they may be reused during the clutch plate installation process.
  6. Tap the clutch plate (2) lightly with a plastic mallet to release it from the splines on the compressor shaft (1). Remove the clutch plate and shim(s) (3) from the compressor shaft.
    Fig 3: External Snap Ring
    GC0001399Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Using snap ring pliers (Special Tool C-4574 or equivalent) (2), remove the external snap ring (1) that secures the pulley and bearing assembly (3) to the front cover of the A/C compressor, then slide the pulley and bearing assembly off of the A/C compressor.
    Fig 4: Locating Clutch Field Coil Snap Ring
    GC0001398Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Remove the screw that secures the clutch coil pigtail wire connector bracket and ground clip to the top of the compressor housing (3).
  9. Using snap ring pliers (Special Tool C-4574 or equivalent) (1), remove the external snap ring (4) that secures the clutch field coil (2) to the front cover of the compressor housing, then slide the clutch field coil off of the A/C compressor.
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