OEM 2007 Chevrolet Malibu A/C Clutch

2007 Chevrolet Malibu A/C Clutch Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the A/C Clutch assembly on 2007 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: The replacement process starts by performing engine lift procedures before removing the right front fender liner then the retainers and deflector of the right radiator air. You should start by taking off the engine Drive Belt; a/c system discharge is not necessary during this procedure. Begin by taking out the compressor through an engine opening after you detach the compressor mounting bolts while maintaining attachment of the compressor line. Ensure to switch out the engine support fixture (J 37872) adjustable dowels with three 5/16 x 1 inch bolts. Disassemble the compressor clutch plate bolt before fastening the universal spanner wrench (J 37872) onto the turning compressor clutch plate. First you need snap ring pliers (J 6083) to extract the compressor pulley snap ring followed by compressor pulley removal. Proceed to remove the clutch coil snap ring through the same procedure. Begin by cleaning clutch plate bolt threads using an m6x1.0 tap followed by compressed air to force out all debris. Follow the compressor clutch coil installation with its snap ring by using snap ring pliers (J 6083) followed by the compressor pulley with its snap ring. Place a 0.4 mm (0.016 in) air gap shim inside the clutch drive plate after applying a small amount of oil to its surface before installing the compressor clutch plate. While rotating the pulley check for drive plate contact around its edges before you measure the gap and add shims to maintain an air gap between 0.3-0.6 mm (0.012-0.024 in). Position the new clutch drive plate bolt with five threaded segments showing colored adhesive before tightening it to 12 n.m (106 lb in) using the universal spanner wrench (J 37872) for holding the compressor clutch plate. First mount the compressor back onto the engine and fasten its mounting bolts to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). After that, set the engine Drive Belt into place. Follow radiator air deflector installation with the right radiator air deflector then its retainers before installing the right front fender liner and performing vehicle drop.