Repair procedures: Inspection

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Check the plated parts of the disc & hub assembly (A) for color changes, peeling or other damage. If there is damage, replace the clutch set.
Check the pulley (B) bearing play and drag by rotating the pulley by hand. Replace the clutch set with a new one if it is noisy or has excessive play/drag.

Fig 1: Checking Pulley
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Measure the clearance between the pulley (B) and the disc & hub assembly (A) all the way around. If the clearance is not within specified limits, remove the disc & hub assembly and add or remove shim (gap washer) as needed to increase or decrease clearance.
Clearance: 0.45 ± 0.1mm (0.018 ± 0.004 in.)

NOTE: The shims (gap washers) are available in seven thicknesses: 0.7mm, 0.8mm, 0.9mm, 1.0mm, 1.1mm, 1.2mm and 1.3mm.

Fig 2: Measuring Clearance Between Pulley And Disc Hub Assembly
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Check operation of the magnetic clutch.
Connect the compressor side terminals to the battery (+) terminal and the ground battery (-) terminal to the compressor body. Check the magnetic clutch operating noise to determine the condition.

Fig 3: Connecting Compressor Side Terminals To Battery (+) Terminal And Ground Battery (-) Terminal To Compressor Body
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