Compressor Clutch
Replacement Procedure
P-1401
819-0316
Installation Instructions
Warner Replacement Clutches
11
Shaft Nut
10
Lock
Washer
8
Shims
7
Key
6
Rotor/Pulley
Retainer nut
4
Rotor/Pulley
Assembly
2
Field Coil
1
Compressor
9
Hub/Armature
Assembly
5
Rotor/Pulley
Snap Ring
3
Field Coil
Snap Ring
HR980
FS6, C171, A590,
6E171, 10P15,
6P148, 6717
for the following compressors:
Denso
6E171
10P15
6P148
6C17
Ford
FS-6
Chrysler
C-171
Tecumseh
HR980
Failure to follow these
instructions may result in product damage,
equipment damage, and serious or fatal
injury to personnel.
Note: During compressor clutch removal DO
NOT pound on the clutch or compressor as
damage will result.
Step 1: Diagnose Clutch Failure
Most compressor clutch failures are a direct
result of an A/C system problem or failure.
Before installing a new clutch, determine what
caused the old clutch to fail and fix the system
problem. By simply replacing the clutch without
fixing the cause of the clutch failure, the new
clutch may fail in the same manner as the old
clutch. Please refer to the Warner Electric "Air
Conditioning Clutch Trouble Shooting Guide"
and the appropriate manufacturer's A/C
Service Manuals.
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Step 2: Removal of Hub/Armature Assembly
(9)
Special tools must be used to avoid damaging
the compressor.
A. Remove shaft nut (11) with a 13mm socket
wrench and spanner wrench.
B. Remove lock washer (10).
C. Remove hub/armature (9) with a hub/armature
removal tool (reference Chrysler Tool # C-4561
or equivalent).
D. Remove shims (8) from the hub/armature and
shaft.
Step 3A: Removal of Rotor/Pulley Assembly
(4) (All compressors except HR980)
A. Remove rotor/pulley snap ring (5).
B. Slide rotor/pulley assembly (4) off the
compressor (1) nose. If rotor/pulley assembly
is hot and will not slide, DO NOT FORCE! Allow
the clutch to cool and then proceed.
C. Proceed to Step 4.
Step 3B: Removal of Rotor/Pulley
Assembly (4) and Field Coil Assembly (2)
(HR980 Compressor only)
A. Disconnect the electrical connection on the
field coil (2).
B. Unscrew the rotor/pulley retainer nut (6) with a
spanner wrench.
C. Slide the rotor/pulley assembly (4) off the
compressor (1) nose. If rotor/pulley assembly
is hot and will not slide, DO NOT FORCE!
Allow the clutch to cool and then proceed.
D. Remove field coil assembly (2).
Step 4: Removal of Field Coil Assembly (2)
(All compressors except HR980)
A. Separate electrical connection and, if
applicable, remove clutch wire retaining clip
from the compressor.
Installing Clutch on Compressor
Replace the complete clutch to ensure required
performance is achieved and warranty
requirements are met.
Step 1: Preparation of Compressor
A. Clean compressor nose of all dirt, grease
or debris. Check for evidence of oil leakage
from the front seal and through bolts of the
compressor. Repair or replace compressor
as appropriate.
B. Check mounting surfaces for nicks, burrs and
scratches (See Figure 1). Smooth with a file
or emery cloth, if necessary.
B. Remove field coil snap ring (3) retaining the
field coil.
C. Remove the ground screw on the compressor,
if used.
D. Slide the field coil (2) off the compressor
housing.
Figure 1
C. Make an electrical system check with all
electrical accessories turned on to ensure
that the voltage available to the clutch is
10.8 volts minimum.
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