A/C Compressor Clutch Check: Check

How to use this manual .

1. A/C Compressor Clutch - Check

   Procedure/Specifications 

   • Refer to the figure.

   Specifications 

   Position	Condition	Specification
   a	---	No discoloration, peeling, or other damage
   b	Rotate	No play, drag, noise, or grease leakage

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   Result 

   • If the result is not as specified, replace the clutch set .

     NOTICE: 

     The pulley and the armature plate were mated at the factory by a burnishing operation. Always replace the pulley and the plate as a set. Replacing only one part of the clutch set will cause clutch slippage.

2. Pulley-to-Armature Plate Clearance - Check

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   • Measure the clearance of the pulley all the way around.

   Tool Details 

   Name
   a	Feeler Gauge

   Specifications 

   Specification Value
   0.21-0.55 mm (0.009-0.021 in)

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, remove the armature plate and add or remove shims as needed to increase or decrease clearance.
3. A/C Compressor Clutch Field Coil - Check

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   Specifications 

   Object	Specification Value
   Field Coil	4.9-5.3 Ohm  at 68 deg.F (20 deg.C)

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, replace the field coil .
4. A/C Compressor Clutch Oil - Leak Check

   Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Remove the armature plate , and inspect the armature plate and pulley friction surface for wear. If there is excessive wear, roughness, or scoring, replace the clutch set .

   2. Inspect the friction surfaces and the A/C compressor shaft hub for excess oil. If excess oil is present and it is not from the engine or other system, the A/C compressor shaft seal is leaking. In that case, replace the A/C compressor - Refer to: A/C Compressor/Engine Oil Pan Area(3.0L Engine) or A/C Compressor/Engine Oil Pan Area(2.0L Engine) .