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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Clutch Field Coil
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  1. Clean the clutch field coil and the pulley mounting surfaces.
  2. Install the clutch field coil to the compressor.
  3. Fig 2: View Of Clutch Field Coil Screws
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    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the clutch field coil screws to the compressor and tighten the screws to 4.9 N.m (43 lb in).
  5. Fig 3: View Of Clutch Field Coil Connector Bracket Screw
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  6. Install the clutch field coil connector bracket screw to the compressor and tighten the screw to 4.3 N.m (38 lb in).
  7. Fig 4: View Of GE-47851 Installing The Compressor Pulley
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  8. Using GE-47851  , install the compressor pulley to the compressor. See Special Tools .
  9. Fig 5: View Of Compressor Pulley Snap Ring
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    NOTE: Ensure that the compressor pulley snap ring is installed with the rounded edge face up.
  10. Install the snap ring to the compressor pulley.
  11. Install the compressor clutch shims to the compressor shaft.
  12. Align the compressor clutch with the compressor shaft and install to the compressor.
  13. Fig 6: View Of GE-47851 Installing The Compressor Clutch
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  14. Using GE-47851  , install the compressor clutch to the compressor. See Special Tools .
  15. Fig 7: Checking Compressor Clutch To Compressor Pulley Clearance
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  16. 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).
  17. Once the correct air gap is obtained, install the new clutch bolt.
  18. Using J 37872  to hold the compressor clutch, tighten the clutch bolt to 21 N. See Special Tools .m (16 lb ft).
  19. After the clutch bolt is installed, verify that the compressor pulley spins freely.
  20. Install the compressor to the vehicle. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LNJ)  or Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LY7) .