Stratus V6-2.5L VIN H (1997)
1. Position the back of the field coil on the compressor front cover. Be sure the locating nipple on the back of the coil lines up with the locating
indentation on the front cover. This ensures correct position of the coil and lead wire.
2. Fasten lead wire to the compressor front cover with the retaining clip. Connect the lead wire to the thermal limiter switch.
3. Install field coil retaining snap ring (bevel side outward) with snap ring pliers. Insure snap ring is properly seated into groove.
CAUTION: If snap rings on field coil or pulley assembly are not fully seated, they will vibrate out. A clutch failure and possible severe damage
to the compressor could result.
4. Position pulley assembly onto compressor.
CAUTION: Do not mar the pulley frictional surface.
5. Install pulley assembly retaining snap ring (bevel side outward) with snap ring pliers. Insure snap ring is properly seated into groove.
6. Place a trial stack of shims, 2.54 mm (0.10 in.) thick, on the compressor shaft.
Fig 23 Aligning Clutch Plate Splines
7. Install clutch plate on compressor shaft. Note the machined mating splines.
Fig 24 Measuring Air Gap
8. With the front clutch plate assembly tight against the shims, measure the air gap between clutch plate and pulley face with feeler gauges. The air
gap should be between 0.35 and 0.65 mm (0.013 and 0.025 inch). If proper air gap is not obtained, add or subtract shims until desired air gap is
obtained.
9. Install compressor shaft nut. Tighten nut to 17.6 Nm (13 ft lb) torque.
10. Shims may compress after tightening shaft bolt. Check air gap in four or more places to verify if air gap is still correct. Spin pulley for final check.
11. Install the compressor onto the mount.
CLUTCH BREAK-IN
After installing a new field coil-core, check for correct voltage/amperage. Cycle the A/C clutch approximately 20 times (5 seconds on and 5
seconds off).
For this procedure run engine at 1,500 to 2,000 rpm and set the system to MAX A/C mode. This procedure will seat the opposing friction surfaces
and provide a higher clutch torque capability.
