Flex AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
3. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub.
4. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub spacer(s).
5. Remove the A/C compressor pulley snap ring.
6. NOTICE: Do not use air tools. Damage to the Air Conditioning (A/C) clutch pulley or A/C compressor may result.
Remove the A/C compressor pulley.
1. Install the Compressor Pulley Remover.
2. Using the Compressor Pulley Remover, remove the A/C compressor pulley.
7. Remove the A/C clutch field coil snap ring.
8. Remove the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector bracket screw.
9. Remove the A/C clutch field coil.
Installation
NOTE: A new A/C compressor may come equipped with a clutch and pulley. If not, the A/C clutch components should be reused unless obvious signs
of damage are found. If excessive grooving is found on the clutch friction surface, a new A/C clutch disc and hub and a new A/C compressor pulley must
be installed together. Otherwise, each component may be installed individually where needed.
1. Visually inspect the A/C clutch disc and hub, A/C compressor pulley and A/C clutch field coil for damage.
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Inspect for physical damage, including cracked or melted components or discoloration due to excessive heat.
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Inspect for excessive wear, including grooving in the A/C clutch disc and hub friction surface or A/C compressor pulley friction surface that is
more than fingernail depth.
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Inspect for roughness in the A/C compressor pulley bearing.
2. Clean the A/C clutch field coil and pulley mounting surfaces.
3. Install the A/C clutch field coil.
4. Install the A/C clutch field coil snap ring with the bevel side up.
5. Install the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector bracket screw.
6. NOTICE: To prevent Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor pulley damage, apply pressure to the inner bearing race only, or the inner and
outer bearing races simultaneously.
NOTE: The A/C compressor pulley is a tight fit on the A/C compressor. It must be correctly aligned during installation. The A/C compressor
pulley can be tapped lightly with a rubber mallet to assist installation if necessary.
Install the A/C compressor pulley.