Things You'll Need:
- Recovery A/C unit
- Snap ring pliers
- 2-jaw puller
- Clutch assembly puller/installation tool (make/model specific)
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Step 1
Recover the refrigerant with the A/C recovery unit.
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Step 2
Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor. Some older compressors may have two belts, but most newer ones are fitted with a serpentine belt.
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Step 3
Unplug the field coil electrical connector.
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Step 4
Remove the manifold assembly from the A/C compressor.
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Step 5
Remove the bolts and studs holding the A/C compressor. The compressor should now be removed.
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Step 1
Remove the A/C clutch retaining nut.
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Step 2
Use the A/C clutch tool to remove the clutch plate.
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Step 3
Remove the clutch spacer.
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Step 4
Remove the A/C clutch pulley snap ring with the snap ring pliers.
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Step 5
Note the positioning of the coil connector for reassembly.
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Step 6
Remove the snap ring holding the field coil assembly.
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Step 7
Remove the field coil with the 2-jaw pullers.
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Step 1
Clean all parts.
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Step 2
Replace the clutch and field coil assembly with new ones.
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Step 3
Align the index pins on the A/C clutch field coil. Reverse the take off procedure to reinstall.
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Step 4
Measure and adjust A/C clutch air gap by adding or removing A/C clutch spacers. The gap width specifications should be included with the new clutch assembly.
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Step 5
Reverse the removal procedure for the compressor, as the clutch assembly and the A/C compressor should now be ready to reinstall.
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Step 6
Be sure to use new O-rings on the manifold along with a light PAG oil on the O-rings.
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Step 7
Pull a vacuum on the system. This removes moisture and air from the line.
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Step 8
Add a clean, factory recommended PAG oil, as well as a factory recommended refrigerant.
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Step 9
Check for line or seal leaks with a leak detector or soapy water.
