OEM 2008 Chevrolet Corvette A/C Clutch

2008 Chevrolet Corvette Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the A/C Clutch assembly on 2008 Chevrolet Corvette?

  A: The process starts with belt removal from the air conditioning system. Use a j 37872 wrench to disconnect the electrical connection running to the a/c compressor coil assembly. Remove the air conditioning clutch screw with the j 37872 universal spanner wrench before discarding it. The clutch driver shares its space with air gap shims that lie between itself and the splined shaft. Begin by taking out the clutch driver from the splined shaft by first removing the pulley and bearing assembly retainer before taking off the pulley and bearing assembly from the a/c compressor. Detach the coil assembly retainer before completing the coil assembly's removal from the a/c compressor. Compressed air should blow out debris from the shaft threads while an m6 x 1.0 tap removes adhesive from the splined shaft before cleaning up the retainer grooves of all debris. To install the coil assembly regulate the retaining components to maintain complete seating within their groove of the a/c compressor. Line up a new coil assembly retainer before you install the pulley and bearing assembly on the a/c compressor, then add the new pulley and bearing assembly retainer. A 0.3-0.6 mm (0.011-0.024 in) air gap between the clutch driver and pulley should be maintained through the use of shims while cleaning pag oil provides a light coating to keep shims stabilized in their position. Step one involves mounting the clutch driver to its splined shaft for measuring air gap performance before installation. The required gap must exist between 0.3-0.6 mm (0.011-0.024 in). The clutch driver should maintain space from the pulley without contacting it during rotation. Using the j 37872 universal spanner wrench to install a new air conditioning clutch screw and torquing it to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Finally attach the a/c compressor coil assembly electrical connector with the air conditioning Drive Belt reinstallation.