Disassembly and Reassembly

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY





DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS





Refrigerant-Temperature Switch Removal
(From 1995 models)
(1) Remove the fitting block of the compressor.
(2) Remove the snap ring from inside the fitting block, and then remove the refrigerant-temperature switch.





Nut Removal

Bearing Removal





(1) Use a pointed tool such as an awl to remove the bearing cover and retainer.





(2) Insert the arms (3) of the special tool into the bearing groove at regular intervals.
(3) Turn the arms 90 to secure the arms to the bearing.
(4) Set the 3 arms installed to the bearing into the notches (3 places) located on the hanger of the special tool.
(5) Lower the base of the special tool to cover the hanger, and tighten the top nut until it touches the base.





(6) Next, with the bolt of the special tool secured, tighten the nut, and remove the bearing from the compressor.





Lip Seal Removal
Catch the groove of the special tool on the lip seal tab, and slowly pull the lip seal straight upwards.

INSPECTION

Refrigerant-Temperature Switch





(1) Immerse the refrigerant-temperature switch in engine oil.
(2) Use a circuit tester to confirm the continuity condition when the engine oil has become heated.

Standard value:

CAUTION: Do not heat the oil more than necessary.

- Check the surface of the armature for scoring or bluing.
- Check the surface of the rotor for. scoring or bluing.
- Check the sealing surfaces for cracks, scratches and deformation.
- Check the front housing for cracks or scoring on the sealing surfaces.
- Check the compressor shaft for scoring.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

Lip Seal Installation





(1) Install the special tool to the compressor crank shaft.
(2) Apply compressor oil to the sliding surface of the lip seal and the 0-ring, and insert the lip seal.





(3) Use the special tool to "insert the" lip seal.





Bearing Installation
Use a wooden stand and a" 21 mm socket to insert the bearing into the compressor





Clutch Coil Installation
When installing the clutch coil to the A/C compressor body, install so that the pin hole of the A/C compressor body and the clutch coil projection are aligned.





Snap Ring Installation
Install the snap, ring so that the tapered surface is at the outer side.





Armature Plate Installation
Align the mating mark of the crankshaft spline and the mating mark of the armature plate, and then fit them together.

Nut Installation





(1) Install the nut.






(2) Check whether or not the air gap of the clutch is within the standard value.

Standard value: 0.4-0.65 mm (.02- .03 in.)

NOTE If there is a deviation of the air gap from the standard value, make the necessary adjustment by adjusting the number of shims.