Pontiac firebird 1968 - Page 40

CUSTOM AIR CONDITIONING
1A-13
RETAINER RING
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Fig. 1A-10 Removing Pulley Bearing Retainer Ring
6. Remove ball bearing assembly, using J 8849
and J 8092 handle to press out bearing.
Fig. 1A-11 Installing Pulley Bearing
Fig. 1 A— 12 Installing Pulley Bearing
REPLACE
If the existing pulley and drive plate and hub as-
sembly are to be reused, clean the drive faces on
each part with alcohol or similar solvent. If these
parts show evidence of warpage due to overheating,
they should be replaced.
1. When replacing a new ball bearing assembly
into pulley, use J 9481 pulley bearing installer (Fig.
1A-11).
2. Replace the pulley assembly wire retainer ring
in pulley.
3. Press or tap pulley and bearing assembly on
the neck of the compressor, using J 9481 (Fig.
1A-12).
4. The pulley should rotate freely.
5. Install pulley snap ring retainer, using J 6435
(No. 26 Truarc pliers). Assure installation of snap
ring by tapping with J 9481.
6. Replace hub and drive plate assembly, making
sure to use the proper tools to replace this assem-
bly. DO NOT drive or pound on hub assembly.