A/C COMPRESSOR SERVICING
Installation
1) Lubricate shaft seal protector and shaft seal with
refrigerant oil. Install shaft seal on shaft seal protector so lip
seal is toward compressor (large end of shaft seal protector).
2) Install shaft seal protector on compressor shaft. Using
Shaft Seal Installer (49 UN01 043), push shaft seal down seal
protector until seal is seated.
3) Remove shaft seal installer and protector. Install a new
shaft seal retaining snap ring and shaft seal felt. Install shim(s)
and clutch plate. Install a new clutch plate retaining bolt and
tighten to 97-115 INCH lbs. (11-13 N.m).
4) Use a feeler gauge to check clearance between clutch plate
and pulley assembly. Clearance should be .018-.033" (.46-.84 mm). If
clearance is incorrect, add or remove shims as necessary.
Fig. 6: Exploded View Of Compressor Clutch (Ford FX-15)
Courtesy of Mazda Motors Corp.
HADSYS 7-CYLINDER CLUTCH COIL R & I
Removal
Using Clutch Holder (J-37872), hold pressure plate and remove
shaft bolt. Remove pressure plate and adjustment shim(s). See Fig. 7.
Remove snap ring. Using universal puller, remove compressor pulley.
Remove clutch coil.