Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Installing Clutch Field Coil To Compressor

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Clean the clutch field coil and the pulley mounting surfaces.
Install the clutch field coil to the compressor.

Fig 2: Installing Clutch Field Coil Screws To Compressor
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CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the clutch field coil screws to the compressor.
Tightening torque

Tighten the screws to 4.9 N.m (43 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Clutch Field Coil Connector Bracket Screw To Compressor
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Install the clutch field coil connector bracket screw to the compressor.
Tightening torque

Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

Fig 4: Installing Compressor Pulley To Compressor
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Using GE-47851, install the compressor pulley to the compressor.

Fig 5: Installing Snap Ring To Compressor Pulley
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NOTE: Ensure that the compressor pulley snap ring is installed with the rounded edge face up.
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.

Fig 6: Installing Compressor Clutch To Compressor
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Using GE-47851, install the compressor clutch to the compressor.

Fig 7: Checking Clearance Between Compressor Clutch & Compressor Pulley
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Using a feeler gauge, 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.
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
After the clutch bolt is installed, verify that the compressor pulley spins freely.
Install the compressor to the vehicle. Refer to COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT .