G6 V6-3.5L (2009)
Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair
Compressor Clutch Assembly Replacement
Special Tools
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J 37872 Universal Spanner Wrench
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J 6083 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts,
Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair) for the 2.4L engine or Drive Belt Replacement (See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair) for the 3.5L engine or Drive Belt Replacement (
See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair) for the 3.6L engine or
Drive Belt Replacement (Coupe) ()Drive Belt Replacement (Convertible) () for the 3.9L engine.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling
System/Radiator/Service and Repair).
Note: Remove the 3 adjustable dowels from J 37872 .
Install three 5/16 X 1 inch bolts in place of the dowels.
4. Remove and discard the compressor clutch plate bolt.
Use the J 37872 to hold the compressor clutch plate from turning.