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Compressor And Magnetic Clutch: Disassembly

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  1. Remove pressure plate 
    1. Using SST and a socket wrench, remove the shaft bolt. See Fig 1.

      SST 07112-76060

      Torque: 18 N.m (184 kgf.cm, 12.3 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 1: Removing Shaft Bolt
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    2. Install SST on the pressure plate. See Fig 2.

      SST 07112-66040

      Fig 2: Installing Magnetic Clutch Removal (SST)
      G01127851Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST and socket wrench, remove the pressure plate. See Fig 3.

      SST 07112-66040, 07112-76060,

      Fig 3: Remove Pressure Plate
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    4. Remove the shims from the pressure plate. See Fig 4.
    Fig 4: Remove Pressure Plate Shims
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  2. Remove rotor  :
      NOTE: The snap ring should be installed so that beveled side faces up. See Fig 6.
      Fig 5: Removing Rotor Snap Ring
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      Fig 6: Identifying Proper Rotor Snap Ring Installation
      G01127855Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using SST, remove the snap ring. See Fig 5.

      SST 95994-10020

    2. Using a plastic hammer, tap the rotor off the shaft. See Fig 7.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the pulley when tapping on the rotor.
    Fig 7: Removing Rotor
    G01127856Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Remove stator  :
    1. Disconnect the stator lead wire from the compressor housing. See Fig 8.
      Fig 8: Removing Stator Lead Wire
      G01127857Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. NOTE: The snap ring should be installed so that its beveled side faces up.
      Fig 9: Removing Stator Snap Ring
      G01127858Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 10: Identifying Proper Stator Snap Ring Installation
      G01127859Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, remove the snap ring.

      SST 95994-10020

    4. Remove the stator. See Fig 11.
    Fig 11: Removing Stator
    G01127860Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002