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Clutch Rotor and Bearing Removal HT6/HD6/HU6

Tools Required

    • J 6083 Snap Ring Pliers
    • J 33023-A Puller Pilot
    • J 41552 Pulley Puller
    • J 29886 Driver Handle
    • J 9398-A Bearing Remover

    Object Number: 258032  Size: SH
  1. Remove the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal (HT6/HD6) .
  2. Use the J 6083 in order to remove the following components:
  3. • The pulley rotor (1)
    • The bearing assembly retaining ring (2)

    Object Number: 258034  Size: SH
  4. Install the J 33023-A to the front head.
  5. Install the J 41552 down into the inner circle of slots (1) in the rotor.

  6. Object Number: 258031  Size: SH
  7. Turn the J 41552 clockwise in the slots in the rotor.
  8. Perform the following steps in order to remove the pulley rotor and bearing assembly:
  9. 6.1. Hold the J 41552 in position.
    6.2. Tighten the puller screw against the puller guide.
    6.3. Remove the pulley rotor and bearing assembly.
  10. Use the following procedure in order to properly support the rotor hub during bearing removal in order to prevent pulley rotor damage:
  11. 7.1. Remove the forcing screw from the J 41552 .
    7.2. Ensure that the puller tangs still engage in the rotor slots.
    7.3. Invert the assembly onto a solid flat surface or blocks.

    Notice: It is not necessary to remove the staking in front of the bearing to remove the bearing, however, it will be necessary to file away the old stake metal for proper clearance for the new bearing to be installed into the rotor bore or the bearing may be damaged.

  12. Use the J 9398-A and the J 29886 in order to drive the bearing out of the rotor hub.

Clutch Rotor and Bearing Removal V7 - Direct Mount

Tools Required

    • J 33023-A Puller Pilot
    • J 41552 A/C Compressor Pulley Puller
    • J 41790-A A/C Compressor Holding Fixture

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

  3. Object Number: 157223  Size: SH
  4. Remove the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to A/C compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal (V7 - Direct Mount) .
  5. Using external snap ring pliers (1), remove the clutch rotor and bearing assembly retaining ring (3).

  6. Object Number: 157224  Size: SH
  7. Place the J 33023-A on the clutch rotor.

  8. Object Number: 157225  Size: SH
  9. Install the J 41552 down into the inner circle of slots in the rotor.
  10. Turn the J 41552 clockwise in the slots to engage the puller tangs with the rotor.

  11. Hold the J 41552 in place and use a wrench to turn the center forcing screw against the J 33023-A to remove the clutch rotor and bearing assembly.