How do you remove the clutch on a Chevy Tahoe?
Tighten it with a standard open-end wrench until it is completely seated. Tighten the center screw on the clutch removal tool with a 3/8-inch ratchet until the clutch begins to pull away from the A/C compressor. Tighten the center screw with the 3/8-inch ratchet until the A/C compressor clutch completely separates from the compressor unit.
How do you remove a clutch from an AC compressor?
Remove the air conditioning accessory belt with the proper size wrench in your wrench set. Disconnect the connector on your compressor’s magnetic coil. Use the right size socket to remove the 6 mm bolt in the center of the AC clutch. Pull the clutch off, and observe the spacers on the shaft behind it.
How do you install a new AC clutch?
Insert the new pulley, and engage the snap-ring with the beveled edge facing outward. Install one spacer on the compressor shaft, then install the clutch, and fasten the 6 mm bolt securely. Place the feeler gauge between the clutch and the pulley to ensure proper clearance.
What should I do if my Clutch is not correct?
Place the feeler gauge between the clutch and the pulley to ensure proper clearance. If the clearance is not correct, remove the clutch plate and add another spacer. Check the air gap to ensure the clutch will engage properly. If the air gap and/or clearance are not accurate, your clutch might wear out more quickly.
Remove the air conditioning accessory belt with the proper size wrench in your wrench set. Disconnect the connector on your compressor’s magnetic coil. Use the right size socket to remove the 6 mm bolt in the center of the AC clutch. Pull the clutch off, and observe the spacers on the shaft behind it.
Insert the new pulley, and engage the snap-ring with the beveled edge facing outward. Install one spacer on the compressor shaft, then install the clutch, and fasten the 6 mm bolt securely. Place the feeler gauge between the clutch and the pulley to ensure proper clearance.
Why is the clutch on my AC not moving?
Because the clutch is attached to the compressor shaft, if it becomes disengaged, it will not move the compressor shaft. A few steps will help you remedy this problem.
Place the feeler gauge between the clutch and the pulley to ensure proper clearance. If the clearance is not correct, remove the clutch plate and add another spacer. Check the air gap to ensure the clutch will engage properly. If the air gap and/or clearance are not accurate, your clutch might wear out more quickly.