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Clutch Rotor and Bearing Removal SP10 Compressor

Tools Required

J 9553-01 O-Ring Remover


    Object Number: 1887000  Size: SH
  1. Remove the clutch and drive assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal .
  2. Remove the shims using the J 9553-01 O-ring remover.

  3. Object Number: 1887003  Size: SH
  4. Remove the pulley ring retainer using the snap ring pliers (1).
  5. Pull the pulley groove with both hands until the pulley and bearing assembly is free.

Clutch Rotor and Bearing Removal V5 Compressor

Special Tools

    • J 6083 Snap Ring Pliers
    • J 8092 Driver Handle
    • J 9398-A Bearing Remover
    • J 33020 Pulley Puller

Disassembly Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1251988  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  3. Remove the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement.
  4. Remove the clutch drive plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal.

  5. Object Number: 1251989  Size: SH
  6. Remove the pulley rotor and the bearing assembly retaining ring using the J 6083 .
  7. Install the J 33020  (1) into the inner circle of slots in the pulley rotor. Turn the J 33020  (1) clockwise in the slots to engage the puller tangs with the segments between the slots in the rotor.
  8. Hold the J 33020  (1) in place and tighten the puller bolt against the compressor shaft to remove the pulley rotor and the bearing assembly.

  9. Object Number: 1251991  Size: SH

    Caution: The rotor hub must be properly supported to prevent damage to the pulley rotor during bearing removal.

  10. Remove the puller bolt from the J 33020 . With the puller tangs still engaged in the rotor slots, invert the assembly onto a solid flat surface or blocks.
  11. Caution: When removing the bearing, it is not necessary to remove the staking in front of the bearing. It will be necessary to file away the old stake metal for proper clearance for the new bearing to be installed into the rotor bore or the bearing may be damaged.

  12. Drive the bearing out of the rotor hub with the J 9398-A  (2) and the J 8092  (1).