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Clutch Rotor and/or Bearing Install V7 - Direct Mount

Tools Required

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

    Object Number: 157226  Size: SH
  1. Position the clutch rotor and bearing assembly (2) onto the A/C compressor.
  2. Position J 33017 and the bearing (1) from J 33013-B directly over the inner race of the bearing.
  3. Place the washer (3) onto the body of J 33013-B .
  4. Remove the center screw from the body of J 33013-B .
  5. Install the center screw into the opposite end of J 33013-B .
  6. Back the body of J 33013-B off enough to thread the center screw onto the end of the A/C compressor shaft.
  7. Thread the center screw several turns onto the end of the A/C compressor shaft. Do NOT tighten the screw.
  8. Hold the center screw with a wrench.
  9. Tighten the hex portion of the J 33013-B body several turns.

  10. Object Number: 157223  Size: SH
  11. Remove J 33013-B from the clutch rotor and bearing assembly.
  12. Press the clutch rotor and bearing (2) onto the nose of the A/C compressor far enough to clear the groove for the retaining ring.
  13. If the clutch rotor and bearing does not clear the groove, repeat steps 7, 8 and 9.

  14. Install the clutch rotor and bearing retaining ring (3) using external snap ring pliers (1).
  15. Make sure that the camphor side of the retaining ring is facing up when the retaining ring is being installed.

  16. Install the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Install .
  17. Remove the A/C compressor from J 41790-A .
  18. Install the A/C compressor into the vehicle.