Compressor Clutch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Infiniti I35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When removing center bolt, hold clutch disc with clutch disc wrench.

Fig 1: Removing Compressor Clutch Center Bolt
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Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Disc Puller
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Remove the clutch disc using the clutch disc puller. Insert the holder's three pins into the holes in the clutch disc. Rotate the holder clockwise to hook it onto the plate. Then, tighten the center bolt to remove the clutch disc. After removing the clutch disc, remove the shims from either the drive shaft or the clutch disc.

Fig 3: Tightening The Center Bolt To Remove The Clutch Disc
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Remove the snap ring using external snap ring pliers.

Fig 4: Removing The Snap Ring Using External Snap Ring Pliers
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Pulley removal
Position the center pulley puller on the end of the drive shaft, and remove the pulley assembly using any commercially available pulley puller.

To prevent the pulley groove from being deformed, the puller claws should be positioned onto the edge of the pulley assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Compressor Pulley Assembly
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Remove the field coil harness clip using a pair of pliers.

Fig 6: Removing Field Coil Harness Clip
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Remove the snap ring using external snap ring pliers.

Fig 7: Removing The Snap Ring
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