Air Conditioning

Compressor Clutch Overhaul (cont'd)

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  1. Reassemble the clutch in the reverse order of disassembly and note these items:
  • Install the field coil with the wire side facing down and align the boss on the field coil with the hole in the compressor.
  • Clean the rotor pulley and compressor sliding surfaces with contact cleaner or other non-petroleum solvent.
  • Install new snap rings, note the installation direction and make sure they are fully seated in the groove.
  • Make sure that the rotor pulley turns smoothly after it is reassembled.
  • Route and clamp the wires properly or they can be damaged by the rotor pulley.