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A/C Clutch -N25-, Removing and Installing (Sanden Compressor)




A/C Clutch -N25-, Removing And Installing

Fig. 1 Self-locking nut, removing








Counter-hold clutch plate using pin wrench 3212 or VAG 1616 and remove nut.

Fig. 2 Clutch plate, removing







Use puller VAG 1616/1.


NOTE: Three retaining bolts on VAG 1616/1 have 1/4 "thread.


Fig. 3 Ribbed-belt pulley, removing







- Remove circlip, key 3.
- Use locally available two-arm puller with 100 mm span depth (E.g.: Kukko 20-10 or equivalent).
- Place puller arm under pulley as illustrated -arrow-.


CAUTION!
Place puller arms under pulley only far enough so as to not damage clutch coil upon removal


Fig. 4 Bearing, removing








Fig. 5 Bearing, installing







Fig. 6 Ribbed-belt pulley, installing







CAUTION!
In order to prevent pulley deformation while pressing, ensure compressor remains flat at all times.



- Displace threaded bushing -1-.
- Install circlip, key 3.

Fig. 7 Clutch plate, checking/adjusting clearance







- With compressor grounded, repeatedly apply 12V to clutch coil terminal connection.
- Measure clearance between clutch plate and pulley around entire circumference.
- Specification: 0.4......0.8 mm


NOTE:
- Clearance must be within tolerance around entire circumference.
- If clearance is outside the allowable tolerance, remove clutch plate and adjust clearance by removing or installing shims.