INA Decoupler

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the generator and accessory drive belt. See Electrical/Charging/GENERATOR - Removal .

Fig 1: 8823 TOOL AND INA DECOUPLER
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - INA DECOUPLER

2 - TOOL 8823 (VM.1048)
Position the Special Tool 8823 (VM.1048) (2) into the decoupler (1) .

Fig 2: END OF GENERATOR SHAFT (HEX)
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - GENERATOR SHAFT

2 - HEX
Determine if the end of generator shaft is hex shaped (2) .

Fig 3: END OF GENERATOR SHAFT (SPLINED)
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - GENERATOR SHAFT

2 - SPLINES
or is splined (2) .

Fig 4: DECOUPLER REMOVAL (INA-HEX)
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - DEEP 10 MM SOCKET

2 - TOOL 8823 (VM.1048)

If the hex is used, insert a 10MM deep socket (1) into tool 8823 (VM.1048) .

Fig 5: DECOUPLER REMOVAL (INA-SPLINED)

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - DRIVER

2 - TOOL 8823 (VM.1048)

3 - 17 MM WRENCH

If splined, insert a 5/16" 6-point hex driver (1), or a 10MM 12-point triple square driver into tool 8823 (VM.1048) .

Fig 6: DECOUPLER REMOVAL (INA-HEX)
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - DEEP 10 MM SOCKET

2 - TOOL 8823 (VM.1048)

The generator shaft uses conventional right-hand threads to attach the decoupler. To break the decoupler loose from generator threads, rotate the end of tool (1) clockwise or,

Fig 7: DECOUPLER REMOVAL (INA-SPLINED)

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - DRIVER

2 - TOOL 8823 (VM.1048)

3 - 17 MM WRENCH

Rotate the end of tool (1) clockwise .
After breaking it loose with the tool, unthread decoupler by hand from the generator.