MX-6 LS V6-2.5L DOHC (1997)
Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair
Disassembly / Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to Assembly note.
Assembly note
Pressure plate
1. Measure the clearance between the pressure plate and the rotor pulley.
1. Set the A/C compressor on a level block.
2. Fix a dial gauge on a magnetic base and set the measuring probe on the pressure plate surface.
3. Alternately apply and remove battery positive voltage as shown in the figure. The clearance is the difference in the dial gauge readings.
4. Compare the measure clearance with the specified clearance below.
Clearance:
0.4-0.6 mm {0.01-0.023 in}