Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the clutch field coil and the pulley mounting surfaces.
- Install the clutch field coil to the compressor.
- Install the clutch field coil screws to the compressor and tighten the screws to 4.9 N.m (43 lb in).
- Install the clutch field coil connector bracket screw to the compressor and tighten the screw to 4.3 N.m (38 lb in).
- Using GE-47851 , install the compressor pulley to the compressor. See Special Tools .
- Install the snap ring to the compressor pulley.
- Install the compressor clutch shims to the compressor shaft.
- Align the compressor clutch with the compressor shaft and install to the compressor.
- Using GE-47851 , install the compressor clutch to the compressor. See Special Tools .
- Using a feeler gage, check the clearance between the compressor clutch and the compressor pulley. Ensure the clearance is 0.3 mm to 0.6 mm (0.012 in to 0.024 in).
- Once the correct air gap is obtained, install the new clutch bolt.
- Using J 37872 to hold the compressor clutch, tighten the clutch bolt to 21 N. See Special Tools .m (16 lb ft).
- After the clutch bolt is installed, verify that the compressor pulley spins freely.
- Install the compressor to the vehicle. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LNJ) or Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LY7) .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
Ensure that the compressor pulley snap ring is installed with the rounded edge face up.