One of the common causes of failure of air conditioning in the car is not running the solenoid, through which is pulling the pressure plate to the rotating pulley, resulting in compressor engages and the system starts normally.


To change the compressor clutch at home, using improvised tools, course really. You need the right approach to business and prepare all necessary materials in advance.

How to remove the clutch from the compressor



Algorithm step-by-step to complete this task:

1. You need to remove the motor protection, to provide additional space and to get a plastic boot.

2. Remove the V-ribbed belt. It is necessary to withdraw the key, the tension pulley, to fix it and easily remove the belt.

3. Remove the alternator by disconnecting all the wires.

4. Then you will need to remove the a / C compressor. He, like the generator, firmly seated on the seat, so the likelihood is high that you have to use a small pry bar.

5. If the system remains in the refrigerant, the hoses from the compressor to be disconnected when the system is empty, so make it is better to remove the hoses, thus ensuring that they do not fall dust or dirt.

6. Then you will need the key to leveling shock absorbers. If you came up with a brilliant idea – to use the key grinder, then back it out immediately, these keys, this problem is "not on the shoulder" – they quickly bend. Insert into the holes the wrench to prevent the turning of the clamping disk, then the key ratchet to loosen the nut.

7. Using two screwdrivers carefully with 2 sides and pry the disk, don't make a special effort, otherwise you can bend.

8. Using the special tool, remove the retaining rings (who does not have, and will fit a screwdriver). First remove the small snap ring, then using bearing puller, remove the pulley, remove it easy enough. If you manage to do it, then the clutch will be removed.

What you need to know



Removal and installation compressor clutch should be conducted together, so as to Unscrew without any help from the nut of the compressor clutch not be anyone else. Of course, the Assembly of the coupling must be performed in reverse order. Experience shows that the installation will take a bit more time than the removal.


Despite the fact that the procedure seems simple, it is better to entrust this work to professionals. The fact that the experts usually have all the necessary tools and devices intended for such work. Strategy manufacturers today is that, not wanting to leave without the work of numerous service enterprises, the manufacturer tries to make unique almost every site and mechanism. In short, soon every nut will need your key.