Installation ("L" Series)
- Position the A/C compressor clutch coil so that the electrical connector is aligned with the indent in compressor front head. See Fig 5.
- Install the A/C compressor clutch coil screws. Tighten the A/C compressor clutch coil fasteners to 44 INCH Lbs. (5 N.m).
- Place the thrust bearing and the Drive Plate Installer on the installation bolt and insert through the center of the pulley. Thread the installation bolt into the end of A/C compressor shaft and hand tighten. See Fig 6.
- Hand tighten nut on the installation bolt to align the pulley to the A/C compressor. While holding the end of bolt, tighten the nut until the pulley bottoms out on the A/C compressor. See Fig 7.
- Loosen the nut and remove the pulley installation bolt.
- Install the snap ring with the tapered side out using the snap ring pliers.
- Install the shims removed from the old drive plate into the clutch drive plate and install it onto the compressor shaft.
- Install the drive plate bolt.
- Using a screwdriver to hold drive plate, tighten the drive plate bolt. Tighten the A/C compressor clutch plate bolt to 106 INCH Lbs. (12 N.m).
- Using a feeler gage, inspect to ensure the clearance is 0.012-0.024" (0.3-0.6 mm). See Fig 8.
- If necessary, adjust the clearance by adding shims provided with the clutch. After installing the shims, re-install the drive plate and verify the proper clearance.
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