Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
Compressor Clutch: Description and Operation
CLUTCH-A/C COMPRESSOR
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: Typical A/C clutch assembly shown.
The A/C compressor clutch assembly consists of a stationary electromagnetic A/C clutch field coil (4), pulley bearing and pulley assembly (3), clutch
plate (2) and shims (7). These components provide the means to engage and disengage the A/C compressor from the engine accessory drive belt.
The A/C clutch field coil and the pulley bearing and pulley assembly are both retained on the nose of the A/C compressor with snap rings (5 and 6). The
clutch plate is splined to the compressor shaft and secured with a bolt (1).
OPERATION
The A/C compressor clutch components provide the means to engage and disengage the A/C compressor from the engine accessory drive belt. When the
electromagnetic A/C clutch field coil is energized, it magnetically draws the clutch plate into contact with the clutch pulley and drives the compressor
shaft. When the coil is not energized, the pulley freewheels on the clutch hub bearing, which is part of the pulley assembly.
A/C compressor clutch engagement is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM) or the engine control module (ECM), depending on engine
application.
The A/C compressor clutch components cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, they must be replaced.
