Compressor And Magnetic Clutch: Reassembly

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NOTE:

After reassembly, check the magnetic clutch clearance

Set the dial indicator to the pressure plate of the magnetic clutch.

Fig 1: Determining Magnetic Clutch Clearances By Using Dial Indicator
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Connect the magnetic clutch lead wire to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
Check the clearance between the pressure plate and rotor when connecting the negative (-) terminal to the battery.
Standard clearance: 0.5 7 plus or minus; 0.15 mm (0.020 7 plus or minus; 0.0059 in.).

Check clearance of magnetic clutch :

If the clearance is not within the standard clearance, adjust the clearance using shims to obtain the standard clearance.

Shim thickness: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.), 0.3 mm (0.012 in.), 0.5 mm (0.020 in.).

Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly. See DISASSEMBLY .