Removal and Installation for Compressor Clutch: Installation

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Install the magnet coil.
Be sure to align the magnet coil pin with the hole in the compressor front head.
Install the magnet coil harness clip using a screwdriver.

Fig 1: Installing Magnet Coil
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Install the pulley assembly using the installer and a wrench, and then install the snap ring using snap ring pliers.

Fig 2: Installing Snap Ring
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Install the clutch disc on the drive shaft, together with the original shim(s). Press the clutch disc down using the drive plate installer.

Fig 3: Installing Clutch Disc On Drive Shaft
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Using the clutch disc tool to prevent clutch disc rotation, tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (1.2 kg-m, 9 ft-lb).
After tightening the bolt, check that the pulley rotates smoothly.

Fig 4: Tightening Center Bolt
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Check clearance all the way around the clutch disc.
1. Clutch disc-to-pulley clearance: 0.3 - 0.6 mm (0.012 - 0.024 in)
If the specified clearance is not obtained, replace adjusting spacer and readjust.

Fig 5: Checking Clearance All Way Around Clutch Disc
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