K 2500 Suburban 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1996)
Compressor Clutch Hub: Service and Repair
Clutch Plate And Hub Assembly Removal
Remove or Disconnect
1. Clamp the holding fixture J 33026 in a vise and attach compressor to holding fixture with thumb screws J 330261.
2. With center screw forcing tip in place to thrust against the end of the shaft, thread the Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Installer-Remover J
33013-B into the hub. Hold the body of the remover with a wrench and turn the center screw into the remover body to remove the clutch plate and
hub assembly.
NOTE: Do not drive or pound on the clutch hub or shaft. Internal damage to compressor may result. The forcing tip on J 33013-B
remover-installer center screw must be flat or the end of the shaft/axial plate assembly will be damaged.
3. Remove the shaft key and retain for reassembly.
Shaft Key, Clutch Plate/Hub Installation
Install or Connect
1. Install the shaft key into the hub key groove. Allow the key to project approximately 3.2mm (1/8") out of the keyway. The shaft key is curved
slightly to provide an interference fit in the hub key groove.
2. Be sure the frictional surface of the clutch plate and the clutch rotor are clean before installing the clutch plate and hub assembly.
3. Align the shaft key with the shaft keyway and place the clutch plate and the hub assembly onto the compressor shaft.