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Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal V7

Tools Required

    • J 34992 Compressor Holding Fixture
    • J 33013-B Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Installer-Remover
  1. Remove the compressor from the vehicle. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 258025  Size: SH
  3. Clamp the J 34992 in a vise.
  4. Use thumb screws in order to attach the compressor to the holding fixture.
  5. Notice: Do not drive or pound on the clutch hub or shaft. Internal damage to the compressor may result. The forcing tip on the J 33013-B remover/installer center screw must be flat or the end of the shaft/axial plate assembly will be damaged.

  6. Thread the J 33013-B into the hub.
  7. Ensure that the center screw forces the tip to thrust against the end of the shaft.
  8. While holding the body of J 33013-B of the remover with a wrench, turn the center screw into the remover body in order to remove the clutch plate and hub assembly (1).
  9. Remove the shaft key. Retain the shaft key for reassembly.

Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal HT6 - Direct Mount

Tools Required

    • J 33013-B Hub and Drive Plate Remover/Installer
    • J 33027-A Clutch Hub Holding Tool
    • J 41790-A Compressor Holding Fixture
  1. Remove the compressor from the vehicle. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 157595  Size: SH
  3. Remove the compressor from the vehicle.
  4. Clamp the compressor holding fixture, J 41790-A in a vise and attach the compressor to the J 41790-A .

  5. Object Number: 157218  Size: SH
  6. Ensure that the center screw forces the tip to thrust against the end of the shaft.
  7. While holding the body of the J 33013-B with a wrench, turn the center screw into the remover body in order to remove the clutch plate and hub assembly (1).
  8. Remove the compressor shaft nut with a 13 mm socket (1).

  9. Object Number: 157221  Size: SH
  10. Thread the J 33013-B into the hub.
  11. Remove the hub and drive plate assembly (1) by turning the center screw into the body of the J 33013-B and against the compressor shaft.
  12. Remove the shaft key and retain for reassembly.