Engine Maintenance 9-55
6. Inspect the friction shoes and springs.
a. Replace the friction shoes if the linings are worn to a thickness of less than 1.6 to 2.4 mm.
b.Replace the springs if they are worn or broken.
7. Install the bearings with seal side out and the shield side in. Fill the cavity between the bearings 1/3 full with Mobil #28 or
equivalent grease.
8. Torque the clutch mounting bolt to 54 to 68 Nm.
NOTE: Do not allow the key to be pushed out of place behind the clutch during clutch installation.
9. Install and tighten the flat washers, lock washers and nuts on the studs.
NOTE: The 8-pin compressor drive hub will only slide onto the coupling pins in one of two positions that are 180 degrees
apart.
10. Reconnect the suction and discharge valves to the compressor if they were removed. Evacuate the compressor. Then backseat
the discharge service valve.
11. Reinstall the compressor drive belts on the electric motor pulley. Readjust the compressor drive belts.
SL and SLe Models
Periodically inspect the clutch for worn bearings, worn friction shoes and for broken springs. To inspect the compressor clutch:
1. Pump down the compressor. Stop the unit.
2. Loosen the six (three each end) mounting bolts on the electric motor.
3. Insert a pry bar in the access hole in the unit frame and pry the electric motor upward to remove the tension from the
compressor drive belts.
4. Remove the compressor drive belts from the pulley on the electric motor shaft, and remove the pry bar.
5. Frontseat the discharge service valve.
1. Friction Shoe
2. Spring
3. Shoe Shaft
4. Bearings
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