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Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Install V5 Compressor

Tools Required

    • J 33013-B Hub and Drive Plate Remover/Installer
    • J 33022 Shaft Nut Socket
    • J 33027-A Clutch Hub Holding Tool
    • J 42428 Compressor Holding Fixture

    Object Number: 1251986  Size: SH
  1. Install the clutch hub key into the hub keyway. Allow the key to project approximately 3.2 mm (1/8 in) out of the keyway. The hub key is curved slightly to provide an interference fit in the hub key groove.
  2. Be sure the frictional surface of the clutch plate and the pulley rotor are clean before installing the clutch drive plate and the hub assembly.
  3. Notice: Do not drive or pound on the clutch hub or the shaft. Internal damage to the compressor may result.

  4. Align the clutch hub key with the shaft keyway. Place the clutch drive plate and hub assembly onto the compressor shaft.

  5. Object Number: 1248320  Size: SH

    Important: If the center bolt is threaded fully onto the end of the compressor shaft, or if the body of the J 33013-B  (1) is held and the center bolt is rotated, the key will wedge and could break the clutch drive plate and the hub assembly.

  6. Remove the J 33013-B  (1) center bolt and reverse the body direction on the center bolt. The body of the J 33013-B  (1) should be backed off sufficiently to allow the center bolt to be threaded onto the end of the compressor shaft.
  7. Install the J 33013-B  (1) and the bearing onto the clutch drive plate. Thread the center bolt onto the compressor shaft.
  8. Hold the center bolt with a wrench. Tighten the hex portion of the J 33013-B  (1) body to press the hub onto the shaft. Tighten the body several turns.
  9. Remove the J 33013-B  (1) and check to see that the clutch hub key is still in place in the keyway before installing the clutch drive plate and the hub assembly to its final position. The air gap between frictional surfaces of the clutch drive plate and the clutch pulley rotor should be 0.38-0.64 mm (0.015-0.025 in).

  10. Object Number: 1251987  Size: SH
  11. Remove the J 33013-B . Check for proper positioning of the clutch hub key. It should be even or slightly above the clutch hub.
  12. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  13. Install the shaft nut. Hold the clutch drive plate and the hub assembly with the J 33027-A  (2). Use the J 33022  (1) and tighten the nut against the compressor shaft shoulder.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the clutch plate and hub assembly nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  15. Spin the pulley rotor by hand to verify that the pulley is not rubbing the clutch drive plate.
  16. Remove the compressor from the bend vise and remove the J 42428  (3) on the compressor.
  17. Install the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .

Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Install SP10 Compressor


    Object Number: 1886998  Size: SH
  1. Place the clutch drive assembly to match the shaft serration with the drive hub serration.
  2. Gently insert the clutch drive assembly.
  3. Important: If the air gap is correct, proceed to the next step. If not, change the shim to meet the specified air gap.

  4. Check the air gap with the feeler gage roughly by pressing the clutch drive assembly before fastening the shaft bolt.
  5. Specification
    0.3-0.7 mm (0.012-0.028 in)


    Object Number: 1886996  Size: SH
  6. Use the DW-610-010 clutch hub holding tool (1) to keep the clutch drive assembly from turning.
  7. Place the washer before fastening the shaft bolt.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the shaft bolt to 12-15 N·m (106-133 lb in).

  9. Recheck the air gap with the feeler gage.