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Removal (Except Grand Cherokee)

NOTE: Compressor clutch can be serviced in vehicle, without discharging A/C system.
  1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable. Remove compressor drive belt. Disconnect compressor clutch coil harness connector. Remove compressor mounting bolts and support compressor to gain access to clutch.
    2. CAUTION: DO NOT use screwdrivers between clutch plate assembly and pulley to remove front plate. Doing so may damage front plate assembly.
  2. Using a strap wrench to keep shaft from turning, remove compressor shaft center bolt. Using a plastic mallet, tap clutch plate to loosen from compressor shaft. Remove clutch plate and shims. See Figure.
  3. Remove snap ring, and slide pulley assembly off of compressor. Disconnect clutch coil lead. Remove snap ring, and slide clutch coil off of compressor.
  4. Check friction surfaces of clutch pulley and front plate for excessive wear or scoring. Replace as necessary. If friction surfaces are oily, remove felt from front cover. If felt is saturated with oil, front seal is leaking and must be replaced.
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