Belt Pulley: Installation
- Using hammer, Handle (J-29886) and Rotor/Bearing Installer (J-26271-A), install clutch coil. Ensure reference marks align.
- If bearing was removed, use Support Block (J-21352-A) and support pulley assembly. DO NOT support pulley assembly on a flat surface during bearing installation, or assembly will be damaged.
- Using hammer, Handle (J-29886) and Bearing Installer (J-9481-A), install bearing fully into pulley hub. Using Bearing Staking Guide (J-33019-1) and Bearing Staking Pin (J-33019-2), stake rotor in 3 places, 120 degrees apart. Create metal stake down to, but not touching bearing.
- Install rotor assembly on front head. Drive rotor on front head using hammer, Handle (J-29886) and Rotor/Bearing Installer (J-26271-A). Install snap ring. Install clutch plate. See CLUTCH PLATE.
- Check components for proper rotation. If compressor was removed from vehicle, ensure compressor contains proper amount of oil. Install compressor. Evacuate and recharge system. Check for leaks.
- Install clutch coil on compressor neck. Use reference marks to ensure clutch coil terminals are in correct position. Place pulley assembly on neck of compressor front head. Using a hammer and Rotor And Bearing Installer (J-26271-A), install clutch coil and pulley assembly.
- Before fully seating clutch coil and pulley assembly, ensure protrusions on rear of clutch coil align with holes in front compressor head. Install snap ring and install clutch plate. See CLUTCH PLATE.
- Using spanner wrench, install new compressor shaft nut (if equipped) and tighten it to 10 ft. lbs. (14 N.m). Check components for proper rotation. If compressor was removed from vehicle, ensure compressor contains proper amount of oil. Install compressor. Evacuate and recharge system. Check for leaks.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.