Compressor shim removal... wtf?

[LJRuddy]

So I pulled the front of the compressor clutch off and I dont see any shims. I am a complete noob at this task so maybe I overlooked something. Anyone have a picture of the shims that need to be taken out? Need help ASAP as I need to get this car back together tonight.


Thanks!


EDIT: After groping the compressor, I found some tiny washers on the hub where the front plate and nut mount to. Are these the shims?

 

[St Louis SHO]

The clutch hub assembly comes off and the shim goes over the shaft, its in there, you just have to find a way to get it out. Magnet seems to work.

 

[LJRuddy]

Yea, I was able to pull one of them off with my fingers.

Words of wisdom: Dont attempt this project after a 3 hour drive in 96 degree temps.

A/C works great FWIW. Just wish I had done this job a week earlier. The drive down and back from KC this weekend ******* blew.

 

[SHOZ123]

The shim is a small, thin wavy type washer.

I happen to know someone who has a brand new old stock V8 AC compressor clutch that is not needed..