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Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Install V7 - Direct Mount

Tools Required

    • J 33013-B Hub and Drive Plate Remover/Installer
    • J 33017 Pulley and Bearing Installer
    • J 33027-A A/C Clutch Hub Holder
    • J 41790-A Compressor Holding Fixture

    Object Number: 157219  Size: SH
  1. Install the shaft key into the hub key groove (4) approximately 3.2 mm (1/8 in) out of the keyway.
  2. The shaft key is curved slightly to provide an interference fit in the hub key groove.

  3. Clean the surfaces of the clutch plate (1) and the clutch rotor (2) before installing the clutch plate and hub assembly.
  4. Align the shaft key with the shaft keyway in the clutch plate and the hub assembly and place the assembly onto the A/C compressor shaft (3).

  5. Object Number: 157222  Size: SH
  6. Remove J 33013-B .
  7. 4.1. Remove the center screw from the J 33013-B body.
    4.2. Install the center screw into the opposite end of J 33013-B .
  8. Install J 33013-B and the bearing tools (1) onto the clutch plate (3) and the hub assembly (2).
  9. 5.1. Back the body of J 33013-B off enough to thread the center screw onto the end of the A/C compressor shaft.
    5.2. Thread the center screw several turns onto the end of the A/C compressor shaft.

    Do NOT tighten the center screw.

  10. Hold the center screw with a wrench.
  11. 6.1. Tighten the hex portion of the J 33013-B body several turns.
    6.2. Remove J 33013-B from the clutch plate and hub.
    6.3. Verify that the shaft key is still in place in the keyway.
  12. ReinstallJ 33013-B .

  13. Object Number: 187363  Size: SH
  14. Place a feeler gage between the clutch plate and the clutch rotor.
  15. Important: Verify that the air gap is even all around the clutch plate and hub assembly.

  16. Tighten the hex portion of J 33013-B until the air gap between the clutch plate and clutch rotor is 0.40 mm (0.015 in).

  17. Object Number: 157218  Size: SH
  18. Remove J 33013-B .
  19. Hold the clutch plate and hub assembly (2) with J 33027-A .
  20. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  21. Install the A/C compressor shaft nut.
  22. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 17.5 N·m (13 lb ft).

  23. Spin the pulley rotor by hand to ensure that the rotor is not rubbing against the clutch drive plate.
  24. Remove the A/C compressor from J 41790-A .
  25. Install the A/C compressor into the vehicle.