GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Replacement V-5 Conventional Mount

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 33022 6-Point 13 mm Socket
    • J 33027-A A/C Clutch Hub Holder
    • J 33013-B Hub and Drive Plate Remover/Installer
    • J 34992 Compressor Holding Fixture
  1. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 237075  Size: SH
  3. Clamp the J 34992 in a vise.
  4. Attach the A/C compressor to the holding fixture using the thumb screws.
  5. Use the J 33027-A in order to prevent the clutch hub and drive plate assembly from turning.
  6. Use the J 33022 in order to remove the shaft nut.

  7. Object Number: 237077  Size: SH
  8. Thread the J 33013-B into the hub.
  9. Use a wrench in order to hold the body of the J 33013-B .
  10. Turn the center screw into the body of the J 33013-B in order to remove the clutch plate and hub assembly.
  11. Remove the shaft key. Retain the shaft key for reassembly.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the compressor into the J 34992 .

  2. Object Number: 237078  Size: SH
  3. Install the shaft key (4) into the key groove of the clutch plate and hub (1).
  4. • Allow the key to project 3.2 mm (0.126 in) out of the key groove.
    • The shaft key is curved slightly in order to provide an interference fit in the key groove of the hub.
  5. Clean the frictional surfaces of the clutch plate and hub and the clutch pulley rotor (2).
  6. Align the shaft key with the shaft keyway (3).
  7. Notice: Do not drive or pound on the clutch hub or the shaft. Internal damage to the compressor may result.

  8. Place the clutch plate and hub assembly onto the compressor shaft.

  9. Object Number: 237079  Size: SH
  10. Remove the center screw from the J 33013-B .
  11. Reverse the body direction of the center screw of the J 33013-B .
  12. Install the J 33013-B with the bearing.
  13. Back off the body of the J 33013-B in order to allow the center screw to be threaded onto the end of the compressor shaft.
  14. Hold the center screw of the J 33013-B with a wrench.
  15. Notice: If the center screw is threaded fully onto the end of the compressor shaft, or if the body of the installer is held and the center screw is rotated, the key will wedge and will break the clutch hub.

  16. Tighten the hex portion of the body of the J 33013-B in order to press the hub onto the shaft.
  17. Tighten the body of the J 33013-B several turns.
  18. Remove the J 33013-B .
  19. Verify that the shaft key remains in the keyway before installing the clutch plate and hub assembly to the final position.
  20. Ensure that the gap between the frictional surfaces of the clutch plate and the clutch rotor is within 0.40-0.50 mm (0.016-0.020 in).
  21. Remove the J 33013-B .
  22. Verify that the shaft key is even with or slightly above the clutch hub.
  23. Install the shaft nut.
  24. Hold the clutch plate and hub assembly with the J 33027-A .
  25. 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.

  26. Tighten the shaft nut against the crankshaft shoulder, using a 17.5 N·m (12.5 lb ft) torque wrench and the J 33022 .
  27. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 16.5 N·m (12 lb ft).

  28. Spin the pulley rotor by hand in order to verify that the rotor does not rub the clutch drive plate.
  29. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .

Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Replacement V-5 Direct Mount

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

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

  2. Object Number: 157218  Size: SH
  3. Clamp the J 41790-A in a vise and attach the A/C compressor to the holding fixture.
  4. Hold the clutch hub and drive plate assembly (2) in place using the J 33027-A .
  5. Remove the A/C compressor shaft nut with a 13 mm socket (1).

  6. Object Number: 157221  Size: SH
  7. Thread the clutch plate and hub remover and installer tool hub and drive plate installer into the hub.
  8. Remove the hub and drive plate assembly (1) by turning the center screw into the body of the hub and drive plate installer and against the A/C compressor shaft.
  9. Remove the shaft key and retain for reassembly.

Installation Procedure


    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 onto the compressor shaft (3).

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

    Do not tighten the center screw on the compressor shaft.

  10. Hold the center screw with a wrench.
  11. 6.1. Tighten the hex portion of the hub and drive plate installer body several turns.
    6.2. Remove the hub and drive plate installer from the clutch plate and hub.
    6.3. Make sure that the shaft key is still in place in the keyway.
  12. Reinstall the J 33013-B .
  13. Place a feeler gauge between the clutch plate and the clutch rotor.
  14. Tighten the hex portion of the hub and drive plate installer until the air gap between the clutch plate and clutch rotor is 0.40 mm (0.015 in).
  15. Make sure that the air gap is even all around the clutch plate and hub assembly.


    Object Number: 157218  Size: SH
  16. Remove the J 33013-B .
  17. Hold the clutch plate and hub assembly (2) with the J 33027-A .
  18. 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.

  19. Install the compressor shaft nut.
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the compressor shaft nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  21. Spin the pulley rotor by hand to make sure the rotor is not rubbing against the clutch drive plate.
  22. Remove the compressor from the J 41790-A .
  23. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .

Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Replacement V-7

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

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

  2. Object Number: 157595  Size: SH
  3. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .
  4. Clamp the A/C compressor holding fixture, J 41790-A in a vise and attach the A/C compressor to the J 41790-A .

  5. Object Number: 157218  Size: SH
  6. Hold the clutch hub and drive plate assembly (2) in place using the J 33027-A .
  7. Remove the A/C compressor shaft nut with a 13 mm socket (1).

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

Installation Procedure


    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 onto the A/C compressor shaft (3).

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

  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 the J 33013-B from the clutch plate and hub.
    6.3. Make sure that the shaft key is still in place in the keyway.
  12. Reinstall the J 33013-B .

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

  16. Tighten the hex portion of the 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 the J 33013-B .
  19. Hold the clutch plate and hub assembly (2) with the 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 A/C compressor shaft nut to 17.5 N·m (13 lb ft).

  23. Spin the pulley rotor by hand to make sure the rotor is not rubbing against the clutch drive plate.
  24. Remove the A/C compressor from the J 41790-A .
  25. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .

Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Replacement HD6/HT6/HU6

Tools Required

    • J 34992 Compressor Holding Fixture
    • J 33013-B Hub and Drive Plate Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the A/C compressor. 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. Ensure that the center screw forces the tip to thrust against the end of the shaft.
  7. Thread the J 33013-B into the hub.
  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.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 258037  Size: SH
  1. Install the shaft key (4) into the hub key groove.
  2. Allow the key to project approximately 3.2 mm (0.125 in) out of the keyway (3). The shaft key curves slightly in order to provide an interference fit in the hub key groove.

  3. Clean the following components:
  4. • The clutch plate
    • The clutch rotor (2)
  5. Align the shaft key (4) with the shaft keyway (3).
  6. Place the clutch plate and the hub assembly (1) onto the compressor shaft.

  7. Object Number: 258038  Size: SH
  8. Remove the forcing tip on the J 33013-B .
  9. Reverse the body direction on the center screw.
  10. Install the J 33013-B with the bearing.
  11. Back off the body of the J 33013-B as necessary in order to permit the center screw to be threaded onto the end of the compressor shaft.
  12. Hold the center screw with a wrench.
  13. Tighten the hex portion of the J 33013-B body in order to press the hub onto the shaft.
  14. Tighten the body several turns.
  15. Remove the installer. Ensure that the shaft key remains in place in the keyway.
  16. Install the clutch plate and hub assembly to the final position.
  17. Ensure that the air gap (2) between frictional surfaces of the clutch plate and clutch rotor measures within 0.50-0.76 mm (0.020-0.030 in).

  18. Remove the J 33013-B .
  19. Verify proper positioning of the shaft key.
  20. Ensure that the shaft key is even with or slightly above the clutch hub.

  21. Spin the pulley rotor by hand in order to verify that the rotor does not rub against the clutch drive plate.
  22. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .