AC Compressor Clutch

[93SHO_2]

Any ideas where I could obtain a AC compressor clutch removal tool T80L 19703B
or instation tool T80L 19703F

Thanks

 

[RAYJAY]

ty auto zone they had one for mine

Jeff

 

[rangerj]

The clutch face can be held with a "Strap Wrench" in order to remove the nut or bolt. The face can be "pulled" by wedging wood shims between the surfaces. The pulley can be removed with a snap ring pliers as can the coil. the electrical connection to the coil can be removed using your fingers.

All of the above can be made easier by removing the four bolts holding the compressor to the mount, but DO NOT discharge the system or remove the hoses. You simply tilt the compressor to gain easier access to the snap rings.

What do you need the special tools for?

 

[RAYJAY]

The clutch face can be held with a "Strap Wrench" in order to remove the nut or bolt. The face can be "pulled" by wedging wood shims between the surfaces. The pulley can be removed with a snap ring pliers as can the coil. the electrical connection to the coil can be removed using your fingers.

All of the above can be made easier by removing the four bolts holding the compressor to the mount, but DO NOT discharge the system or remove the hoses. You simply tilt the compressor to gain easier access to the snap rings.

What do you need the special tools for?

with out the puller for the clutch mine would have never come off tried the wood blocks made tooth picks

jeff

 

[rangerj]

Jeff,
You are correct. Every now and then you get a clutch hub that is difficult to remove. Of the hundreds I have removed by using HARDWOOD shims I have not had any that would not come off. I do have many of the special tools, in this case hub pullers, but there are so many variations that it would cost a small fortune to get them all.

The Nippon Denso puller, for the series of compressors that includes the 10P15F, is about $70. If you can rent or borrow one easily that would be fine. But, if you cannot rent or borrow one and would have to buy it, thats different. I would try the shims first. Then if the hub will not come off, buy the puller as a last resort.

I provided the information in the hope that it would give the members a way to get the job done without having to spend a lot of money on special tools that they may only use one time. But as you have pointed out, sometimes there is no way arround it.

As another suggestion regarding hub (or clutch face) removal: You cannot apply heat to the surfaces with any sort of flame. But, you can heat the surface, that is the hub, with boiling water. If you try this PLEASE be careful.
The heat will cause the hub to expand and loosen its grip on the splines of the compressor crankshaft. Pour the water and tap on the shims. Repeat as necessary until it moves. Once you get a movement it should come off with little effort.

 

[RAYJAY]

Jeff,
You are correct. Every now and then you get a clutch hub that is difficult to remove. Of the hundreds I have removed by using HARDWOOD shims I have not had any that would not come off. I do have many of the special tools, in this case hub pullers, but there are so many variations that it would cost a small fortune to get them all.

The Nippon Denso puller, for the series of compressors that includes the 10P15F, is about $70. If you can rent or borrow one easily that would be fine. But, if you cannot rent or borrow one and would have to buy it, thats different. I would try the shims first. Then if the hub will not come off, buy the puller as a last resort.

I provided the information in the hope that it would give the members a way to get the job done without having to spend a lot of money on special tools that they may only use one time. But as you have pointed out, sometimes there is no way arround it.

As another suggestion regarding hub (or clutch face) removal: You cannot apply heat to the surfaces with any sort of flame. But, you can heat the surface, that is the hub, with boiling water. If you try this PLEASE be careful.
The heat will cause the hub to expand and loosen its grip on the splines of the compressor crankshaft. Pour the water and tap on the shims. Repeat as necessary until it moves. Once you get a movement it should come off with little effort.

the auto zone here in PA, has all the pullers including the pin wrench to hold the clutch.the tools are a free rental you pay for the tool when you take it out, and then you get your money back when you return it. and yes you can replace the clutch with out removing the compressure from the car