Removal
1) Hold clutch plate and remove shaft nut. Using Clutch Plate
Remover (64 5 00), remove clutch plate. Using snap ring pliers, remove\
circlip and remove pulley assembly.
2) If pulley bearing is being replaced, remove circlip at
rear of pulley. Press bearing and spacer from pulley. Press in new
bearing with spacer and replace circlip.
Installation
1) Clean all surfaces. Install pulley assembly on compressor
and install circlip. Ensure clutch plate shim is in place on shaft.
Install clutch plate and nut. Tighten nut to 13-14 ft. lbs. (18-20 N.
m).
2) Using a feeler gauge, check clutch plate-to-pulley
clearance. Clearance should be .028-.051" (.7-1.3 mm). If clearance is\
not correct, remove clutch plate and replace clutch plate shim. See
Fig. 2 .
BOSCH 6-CYL SHAFT SEAL R & I
Removal & Installation
1) Remove clutch plate. Remove shaft key and circlip. Using
Seal Seat Remover/Installer (64 5 030), remove seal seat.
2) Using Seal Remover/Installer (64 5 040), remove shaft sea\
l
by turning seal slightly clockwise to disengage tangs and pull out
shaft seal. Remove "O" ring seal.
3) Coat new "O" ring seal with refrigerant oil and install.
Coat new shaft seal with refrigerant oil and install shaft seal on
Seal Remover/Installer (64 5 040). Ensure alignment of shaft seal and
shaft machine surfaces. Insert shaft seal and turn slightly
counterclockwise to secure on shaft.
4) Using sleeve from Seal Seat Remover/Installer (64 5 030),\
push seal seat into compressor and install circlip. Install shaft key
and clutch plate. Check compressor oil level before charging system.
Fig. 2: Bosch 6-Cylinder Compressor Clutch
Courtesy of BMW of North America, Inc.
CALSONIC V5 CLUTCH R & I
Removal
1) Using Clutch Holder (KV99231010), hold clutch disc. Remov\
e
center bolt retaining clutch assembly to shaft. Thread Hub Remover
(KV99232232) into bore of clutch hub. Hold hub remover with wrench and\
thread center bolt inward until clutch disc is removed.
2) Remove clutch disc, collar and adjusting shims. Remove
snap ring and plate. Remove pulley and bearing assembly. If assembly
cannot be removed by hand, use a puller and adapter.
3) Be careful not to scratch shaft or bend pulley. Using an
impact driver, loosen 6 coil mounting screws. Remove key and clutch
coil. See Fig. 4.
Installation
1) Install key. Position coil assembly on compressor body. Be
sure that electrical terminals are installed in original position.
Install and tighten coil mounting screws to 35-52 INCH lbs. (4-6 N.m).\
2) Press pulley assembly onto neck of coil assembly using
Pulley Installer (KV99234160). Wipe oil thoroughly off clutch surface.\
Select adjusting shims which give correct clearance between pulley and
clutch disc.
3) Using a plastic mallet, tap clutch disc in place on drive
shaft. Do not use excessive force with plastic mallet or press. Place
spring washer and center bolt onto drive shaft. Tighten center bolt to
drive clutch wheel onto drive shaft. Tighten center bolt to 11-13 ft.
lbs. (15-18 N.m).
4) Hold clutch with Clutch Holder (KV99231010). Check
clearance around entire outer edge of clutch disc. Clearance should be
.012-.024" (.3-.6 mm). If specified clearance is not obtained, replace\
adjusting shims as required.
5) When replacing compressor clutch assembly, break-in
procedure must be performed. This is accomplished by engaging and
disengaging clutch 30 times.
DIESEL KIKI 6-CYL CLUTCH COIL R & I
Removal & Installation
Using clutch holder to prevent clutch disc rotation, remove
bolt. Using clutch holder and puller, remove clutch disc. Remove shims
from compressor drive shaft or clutch disc. Remove snap ring with
external snap ring pliers and then remove pulley. Using a gear puller,
remove pulley. Remove coil lead wire and 6 screws. Remove coil. To
install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust clutch disc-to-pulley
clearance to .010-.020" (.3-.6 mm). See Fig. 4.
Removal
1) Clamp Holding Fixture (J-25008-A) in a vise and attach
compressor to holding fixture with thumb screws. Use Clutch Hub Holder
(J-33027) to hold clutch. Remove shaft nut using Shaft Nut Socket (J-\
9399).
2) Thread Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Remover (J-33013-B)
into hub. Hold body of remover with a wrench and turn center screw
into remover body to remove clutch plate and hub assembly. Remove
shaft key and retain for assembly. See Fig. 5.
NOTE: DO NOT drive or pound on clutch hub or shaft.
Installation
1) Install shaft key into hub key groove. Allow key to
project approximately 1/8" out of key way. Shaft key is curved
slightly to provide an interference fit in hub key groove.
2) Ensure frictional surface of clutch plate and clutch rotor
are clean before installing clutch plate and hub assembly. Align shaft
key with shaft key way and place clutch plate and hub assembly onto
compressor shaft.
3) Hold hex portion of Installer (J-9480-B) with a wrench.
Tighten center screw to press hub into shaft until there is .020-.040"
(.5-1.0 mm) air gap between frictional plate and clutch rotor.
4) Install new shaft nut with small diameter boss of nut
against crankshaft shoulder. Use Thin Wall Socket (J-9399) and Clutch
Hub Holder (J-25030). Tighten shaft nut to 10 ft. lbs. (14 N.m). Spi\
n
pulley rotor by hand to ensure rotor is not rubbing on clutch drive
plate.
HARRISON R4 4-CYL SHAFT SEAL R & I
Removal
1) Clamp Holding Fixture (J-25008-A) in a vise and attach
compressor to holding fixture with thumb screws. Use Clutch Hub Holder
(J-33027) to hold clutch. Remove shaft nut using Shaft Nut Socket (J-\
9399).
2) Thread Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Remover (J-33013-B)
into hub. Hold body of remover with a wrench and turn center screw
into remover body to remove clutch plate and hub assembly. Remove
clutch plate and shaft key. Pry out dust seal (if equipped). Remove
seal seat snap ring. Thoroughly clean compressor neck area and "O"
ring groove surrounding shaft. Any dirt or foreign material may cause
compressor damage.
3) Use Seal Remover/Installer (J23128-A), remove seal with a\
twisting motion. Use "O" Ring Remover (J-9553-01) to remove "O" ring.
Installation
1) Coat new shaft seal with refrigerant oil and install shaft
seal on remover/installer. Align compressor shaft machined surface
with shaft seal and install. Turn remover/installer slightly
counterclockwise to secure shaft seal tangs.
2) Using Seal Installer (J-33011), install "O" ring and coat\
with refrigerant oil. Coat seal seat with refrigerant oil and install
using seal seat remover/installer. Install snap ring. Install dust
seal (if supplied in seal kit). See Fig. 7.
Fig. 7: Harrison R-4 Radial Compressor
Courtesy of Isuzu Motor Co.
HARRISON V5 5-CYLINDER CLUTCH R & I
Removal
1) Clamp Holding Fixture (J-34992) in vise and attach
compressor to holding fixture with thumb screws. Use Clutch Hub Holder
(J-33027) to hold clutch. Remove shaft nut using Shaft Nut Socket
(J-33022).
2) Thread Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Remover (J-33013-B)
into hub. Hold body of remover with a wrench and turn center screw
into remover body to remove clutch plate and hub assembly. Remove
shaft key and retain for installation.
Installation
1) Install shaft key into hub key groove. Allow key to
project approximately 1/8" (3.2 mm) out of key way. Shaft key is
curved slightly to provide an interference fit in hub key groove.
2) Ensure frictional surface of clutch plate and clutch rotor
are clean before installing clutch plate and hub assembly. Align shaft
key with shaft key way and place clutch plate and hub assembly onto
compressor shaft.
NOTE: DO NOT drive or pound on clutch hub or compressor shaft,
as compressor could be damaged internally.
3) Hold hex portion of installer (J-33013) with a wrench.
Tighten center screw to press hub into shaft until there is .015-.025"
(.38-.64 mm) air gap between frictional plate and clutch rotor.
4) Install new shaft nut with a small diameter boss of nut
HITACHI 5 & 6-CYL CLUTCH R & I
Removal
1) Using Clutch Holder (KV99412302), hold clutch hub. Remove\
shaft nut from shaft. Using Clutch Hub Remover (KV994C5780), remove
clutch hub.
2) Pry inner snap ring off. Remove pulley and bearing
assembly. If assembly cannot be removed by hand, use Pulley and
Bearing Removers (KV994C5781 and KV994C5782).
3) Remove clamping screws that secure coil assembly leads.
Remove inner snap ring from coil assembly. Remove coil assembly from
front cover. See Fig. 9.
Inspection
Check friction surfaces of clutch for damage due to excessive
heat, or excessive grooving due to slippage. Replace compressor
components as necessary. Oil or dirt on friction surfaces should be
cleaned with a solvent and a dry rag. Check coil for binding, shorted
or open leads.
Installation
1) Install coil assembly on compressor. Properly position
terminals. Using snap ring pliers, install snap ring. Using a plastic
mallet, drive pulley and bearing assembly onto neck of front cover.
Turn pulley, making sure that there is no noise and that rotation is
free. Ensure there is no pulley play.
2) Using snap ring pliers, install inner snap ring. Remove
all oil from clutch pulley. Fit key and clutch hub to shaft. Select
adjusting spacer which gives the correct clearance between pulley and
clutch hub.
3) Coat shaft nut with Loctite and install. Using a feeler
gauge, measure clutch hub-to-pulley clearance. Clearance should be .
020-.031" (.5-.8 mm). If specified clearance is not obtained, replace
adjusting spacer and readjust.
4) When replacing compressor clutch assembly, DO NOT forget
break-in operation. This is accomplished by engaging and disengaging
clutch 30 times.
Fig. 9: Hitachi 6-Cylinder Compressor (5-Cylinder Similar)
Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.
HITACHI 5 & 6-CYL SHAFT SEAL R & I
NOTE: Check compressor refrigerant oil level when replacing seals.
See COMPRESSOR REFRIGERANT OIL CHECKING article in this
section.
Removal
1) Drain oil from suction port, measure oil drained and
discard oil. Remove clutch hub, pulley, bearing assembly and coil
assembly. See HITACHI 5 & 6-CYLINDER CLUTCH R & I in this article.
2) Using snap ring pliers, remove retainer ring. Remove key
and plug low and high pressure openings of compressor with Plugs
(KV994C4531, KV994C4532 and KV994C4559).
3) Insert Adapter (KV994C1552) into hole in middle of blind
ring and carbon seal contact surface of shaft seal seat for damage.
Make sure that "O" ring contact surface on front cover is not damaged.
Make sure refrigerant oil is applied to oil seal in shaft seal seat.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure shaft seal
contact surface is free of dirt. Lubricate with refrigerant oil. Cap
end of compressor shaft.
2) Using Guard (KV994C1143), insert shaft seal. Be sure shaf\
t
seal case is aligned with shaft. Apply force to turn seal to left and
right. Ensure shaft seal seats properly in shaft cut-out.
3) Fit "O" ring to outside groove of shaft seal seat. Ensure
"O" ring seats properly. Apply refrigerant oil on contact surfaces and
around shaft seal seat. Lightly coat surface of shaft with refrigerant
oil.
4) Install key on compressor shaft. Using snap ring pliers,
compress retainer ring and fit retainer ring into front cover. Seat
retainer ring firmly in groove. Thoroughly wipe grease or oil from
shaft surface.
5) Connect Installer (KV99412329) to shaft of compressor, an\
d
turn shaft 5 or 6 times in a clockwise direction to seat seal. See
REFRIGERANT OIL & R-12 SPECIFICATIONS chart in this section for system
capacities.
MATSUSHITA ROTARY VANE CLUTCH R & I
Removal & Installation
1) Insert two 5 mm bolts into threaded holes in armature.
Using a screwdriver as lever in between bolts, remove center bolt.
remove armature and shim from shaft.
2) Remove snap ring. Using a puller, remove pulley.
Disconnect electrical leads from field coil. Remove 3 field coil
mounting bolts. Remove field coil. See Fig. 12. To install, reverse
removal procedure.
Fig. 12: Exploded View of Rotary Vane Compressor (Matsushita)
Courtesy of Subaru of America. Inc.
NIPPONDENSO TV12 ROTARY VANE CLUTCH R & I
Removal
1) Remove A/C compressor. Remove pressure plate shaft bolt
using socket wrench and Clutch Stopper (07112-76060). Install Clutch
Remover (07112-66040) on pressure plate. Using clutch stopper and
socket wrench, rotate clutch remover to remove pressure plate.
2) Remove shims from pressure plate. Remove snap ring from
compressor. Tap rotor off shaft with plastic hammer. Disconnect stator
wire from housing. Remove snap ring from inside stator. Remove stator.
See Fig. 12 .
CAUTION: DO NOT damage pulley when tapping on rotor.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure snap rings are
installed with beveled side up. tighten shaft bolt to 10 ft. lbs.
(14 N.m). Ensure clutch clearance is .014-.026" (.36-66 mm). adjust
clearance by adding or subtracting shims as necessary.
NIPPONDENSO 6 & 10-CYL SHAFT SEAL R & I
NOTE: Check compressor refrigerant oil level when replacing seals.
See COMPRESSOR OIL CHECKING article in the AIR CONDITIONING &
HEAT section.
Removal
1) Hold clutch hub stationary and remove center nut. Screw
remover into center of hub. Turn center bolt to remove pressure plate.
2) Remove shims from shaft. Remove snap ring from inside of
pulley. Tap pulley off of shaft with plastic mallet. Be careful not to
distort pulley while removing.
3) Disconnect clutch coil wires from compressor housing.
remove snap ring inside coil and lift coil off compressor. Pry dust
seal out from around compressor shaft (if equipped).
4) Place shaft key remover on shaft and turn to remove key.
Remove drain plug (if equipped). Remove service valves-to-compressor
body bolts. Remove valves. Discard "O" rings. Drain oil out of
compressor.
5) Remove 6 through bolts from front head of compressor and
discard washers. Tap head loose from compressor; be careful not to
scratch sealing surfaces. remove snap ring (if equipped) from front
housing. Press seal plate out. Remove seal from shaft. See Fig. 14.
Installation
1) Lubricate shaft seal with clean refrigerant oil and place
on compressor shaft. Lubricate seal plate and "O" ring (if equipped)
and install in front housing. Install snap ring (if equipped).
2) Place front housing on compressor body. Install through
bolts with new washers. Tighten bolts evenly and alternately to
18 ft. lbs. (24 N.m). Install shaft key using installer and plastic
mallet. Insert dust seal into front of compressor.
3) Install drain plug with new gasket. Add correct amount of
refrigerant oil to compressor. If service valves were removed, coat
new "O" rings with refrigerant oil and install service valves.
4) Place clutch coil on compressor and install snap ring.
Install shims on shaft to adjust pressure plate-to-rotor clearance to
.016-.028" (.41-.71 mm). Tighten shaft nut to 12 ft. lbs. (16 N.m).