OEM 2009 Chevrolet Equinox A/C Clutch

2009 Chevrolet Equinox A/C Clutch Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the A/C Clutch assembly on 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: Vehicle technicians must begin the compressor clutch assembly replacement process by taking out the compressor unit. Use Universal Spanner Wrench (J 37872) to grip the compressor clutch before you remove the bolt connecting it to the compressor. The Clutch Remover tool (GE-47849) should be installed onto the compressor clutch before removing it from the compressor unit. Proceed to detach the compressor clutch shims off the shaft before you remove the snap ring from the pulley. Use the Center Puller (GE-47850) combined with Three Jaw Puller (J 25031-A) to disconnect the compressor pulley from the compressor. Start by removing both the clutch field coil connector bracket screw and clutch field coil screws before pulling out the clutch field coil from the compressor. Clean all surfaces of the clutch field coil and pulley mounting area prior to putting the clutch field coil back on the compressor. Use a torque wrench to fasten the clutch field coil screws at 4.9 Nm (43 lb in) and the clutch field coil connector bracket screw at 4.3 Nm (38 lb in). To install the compressor pulley you need to use the Armature Replacer (GE-47851) which should have the snap ring with rounded edge facing up. After installing the snap ring to the compressor pulley you must position the compressor clutch shims onto the compressor shaft. Install the compressor clutch on the compressor shaft before using the Armature Replacer (GE-47851) to fasten the compressor clutch to the compressor. Use a feeler gauge to check the clearance between the compressor clutch and pulley while ensuring it stays within the range of 0.3 mm to 0.6 mm (0.012 in to 0.024 in). Fitting new clutch bolts should be followed by tightening the compressor clutch with a Universal Spanner Wrench (J 37872) to 21 Nm (16 lb ft) torque capacity. Check that the compressor pulley easily rotates free of obstruction before reinstalling the compressor into the vehicle.