a/c clutch replacement
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: winter haven florida
St. Jude Donor '12
a/c clutch replacement
does anyone know if the a/c clutch can be replaced without removing the compressor from the car? my a/c clutch is shot to the point of burning the belt. dont really want to drop the headers to remove the a/c compressor to have it repaired or replaced. looking for ideas before i pull it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Kinston North Carolina
Directly from the '02 Manual:
Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal V7 - Direct Mount
Tools Required
J 33013-B Hub and Drive Plate Remover/Installer
J 33027-A Clutch Hub Holding Tool
J 41790 A/C Compressor Holding Fixture
Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
Clamp the A/C compressor holding fixture, J 41790 in a vise and attach the A/C compressor to the J 41790 .
Hold the clutch hub and drive plate assembly (2) in place using the J 33027-A .
Remove the A/C compressor shaft nut with a 13 mm socket (1).
Thread the J 33013-B into the hub.
Remove the hub and drive plate assembly (1) by turning the center screw into the body of the J 33013-B and against the A/C compressor shaft.
Remove the shaft key and retain for reassembly.
Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal V7 - Direct Mount
Tools Required
J 33013-B Hub and Drive Plate Remover/Installer
J 33027-A Clutch Hub Holding Tool
J 41790 A/C Compressor Holding Fixture
Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
Clamp the A/C compressor holding fixture, J 41790 in a vise and attach the A/C compressor to the J 41790 .
Hold the clutch hub and drive plate assembly (2) in place using the J 33027-A .
Remove the A/C compressor shaft nut with a 13 mm socket (1).
Thread the J 33013-B into the hub.
Remove the hub and drive plate assembly (1) by turning the center screw into the body of the J 33013-B and against the A/C compressor shaft.
Remove the shaft key and retain for reassembly.
