For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

J 37872 /KM-806 Universal Spanner Wrench

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .

Important: Clamp the compressor to bracket in a vice, using protective jaws.

2. Clamp the compressor in a vice.
3. Remove the compressor clutch.

• | Remove the bolt.

• | Counterhold with J 37872 /KM-806 (1).

• | Remove the compressor clutch upwards.

Important: Re-use spacer washers when refitting.

4. Remove the spacer washers.
5. Remove the retaining ring (1) from belt pulley.
6. Pull off the compressor pulley (2).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the compressor pulley on the compressor housing.
2. Install the retaining ring in the groove in the compressor housing.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the compressor clutch.

3.1. | Insert the spacing washer.

3.2. | Press the compressor clutch into teeth on shaft.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

3.3. | Counterhold with J 37872 /KM-806 (1).

Important: Check reference gap between clutch and friction surface of the belt pulley at 4 points with feeler gauge and form mean value.

4. Adjust the reference gap for the compressor clutch.
5. Inspect reference gap of compressor clutch.

Specification
Reference value: 0.3-0.7 mm (0.012-0.028 in).

6. Correct the reference gap.

6.1. | Detach the compressor clutch.

| Important: If the reference gap is too large, install thicker spacing washer (2) between compressor shaft and clutch, install a thinner one if the reference gap is too small. Spacing washers available: 0.1 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm.

6.2. | Set the reference gap.

7. Repeat inspection as described.
8. Remove the compressor from the vice.
9. Install the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .