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Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 6083 Snap Ring Pliers #24 External
    • J 25031 Rotor and Bearing Puller Guide
    • J 33020-A Pulley Puller
    • J 9398 Rotor Bearing Remover
    • J 29886 Driver Handle
  1. Remove the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly .

  2. Object Number: 6137  Size: SH
  3. Use the J 6083 in order to remove the retaining ring.

  4. Object Number: 6138  Size: SH
  5. Install J 25031 to the front head of the compressor.

  6. Object Number: 6139  Size: SH
  7. Remove the J 25031 . Leave the guide in place.

  8. Object Number: 6140  Size: SH
  9. Install the J 33020-A into the inner circle of slots in the rotor. Turn the J 33020-A clockwise into the slots.

  10. Object Number: 6141  Size: SH
  11. Remove the pulley rotor and bearing assembly.
  12. • Ensure that the rotor hub is properly supported in order to prevent damage to the pulley rotor.
    • Hold the J 25031 in place.
    • Tighten the puller screw against the J 25031 .

    Object Number: 6142  Size: SH
  13. Remove the forcing screw from the J 33020-A .

  14. Object Number: 6143  Size: SH
  15. Invert the assembly onto a solid flat surface or blocks. Ensure that the J 33020-A is still attached to the assembly.

  16. Object Number: 6144  Size: SH
  17. Install the J 9398 to the rotor assembly.

  18. Object Number: 6146  Size: SH
  19. Use the J 9398 and the J 29886 in order to drive the bearing out of the rotor hub.

  20. Object Number: 6147  Size: SH
  21. When removing the bearing, it is not necessary to remove the staking in front of the bearing.
  22. File away the old stake metal in order to properly install the new bearing.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 21352-A Support Block
    • J 9481-B Puller and Bearing Installer
    • J 33019 Bearing Stacking Tool
    • J 26271-A Rotor and Bearing Assembly Installer

    Notice: In order to prevent the rotor face from bending, do not rest the pulley rim on a flat surface during the bearing installation.


    Object Number: 6148  Size: SH
  1. Place the pulley rotor on the J 21352-A .

  2. Object Number: 6149  Size: SH
  3. Align the J 9481-B in the hub bore.

  4. Object Number: 6150  Size: SH
  5. Use the J 9481-B and the J 29886 in order to drive the bearing into the hub. The Installer will apply force to the outer face.

  6. Object Number: 6151  Size: SH
  7. Place the J 33019 into the hub bore. Shift the rotor and bearing assembly on the J 21352-A in order to fully support the hub under the staking location.

  8. Object Number: 6152  Size: SH
  9. Strike the staking pin with a hammer until a metal stake is formed down to, but not touching the bearing. The new stake should be similar to the original.
  10. • Use care in order to prevent personal injury.
    • A heavy-duty rubber band may be used in order to hold the stake pin in the guide.
    • Properly position the stake pin in the guide after each impact on the pin.

    Object Number: 6153  Size: SH
  11. Position the rotor and bearing assembly on the front head.

  12. Object Number: 6154  Size: SH
  13. Drive the assembly partly onto the head.
  14. • Place the J 26271-A (without the driver handle) into position.
    • Ensure that the rotor and bearing assembly is properly aligned with the front head.

    Object Number: 6155  Size: SH
  15. Plug the clutch coil connector into the clutch coil.

  16. Object Number: 6156  Size: SH
  17. Align the three locating tabs in the clutch coil with the holes in the front head. Continue to drive the rotor and bearing assembly onto the front head.

  18. Object Number: 6137  Size: SH
  19. Install the retainer ring.
  20. Install the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly .