How To Remove An Ac Compressor Clutch. Install the J 41552 down into the inner circle of slots in the rotor. Remove the clutch rotor and bearing assembly retaining ring using external snap ring pliers.
The front clutch plate on the AC compressor of my 1987 300D has come loose and is rattling around. My AC started making the most horrendous whining noise recently. No need to buy as an assembly with a full compressor.
Applicable remove clutch wire retaining clip from the compressor.
This car has R12 and Id rather not discharge the entire system to. The objective is to replace the AC clutch on the car. When the car is idling the clutch looks like its dangerously close to hitting the high-pressure refrigerant line. The clutch component of the ac compressor at least on the v6 is composed of the clutch plate coil and the other side of the clutch is built into the pulley itself.
