Aspen 2WD V8-4.7L (2007)
Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair
Removal
REMOVAL
NOTE: The compressor clutch assembly can be serviced with the refrigerant system fully-charged.
NOTE: Typical A/C compressor and clutch assembly shown in illustrations.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air intake hose from the air filter housing and the resonator.
3. Partially drain the engine cooling system and disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator and position the hose out of the way.
4. Remove the radiator fan and shroud.
5. Remove the accessory drive belt.
6. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the compressor clutch field coil connector (1) located on the top of the A/C compressor (5).
7. Carefully remove the compressor clutch field coil connector and wire lead from the connector bracket (2).
8. Remove the compressor shaft bolt (3). A band-type oil filter wrench or a strap wrench may be used to hold the clutch plate (4) from rotating during
bolt removal.