FAQ for A/C Clutch Repair
Q: Can I allow a metal stake to contact the outer face of the bearing?
A:
No, you cannot. You should not allow a metal stake to contact the outer face of the bearing to prevent distortion of the outer race.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be done before installing the J 33020 into the inner circle of slots in the rotor?
A:
You will need to install the J 33023-A to the front head.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: Is it necessary to remove the staking in front of the bearing to remove the bearing?
A:
It is not necessary to remove the staking in front of the bearing to remove the bearing, however, it will be necessary to file away the old stake metal for proper clearance for the new bearing to be installed into the rotor bore or the bearing may be damaged.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What tool should I use to remove the rotor and bearing assembly retaining ring?
A:
You can use the J 6083.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be done if the J 33017 slips off direct, in-line contact with the inner face of the bearing?
A:
You will need to loosen the J 8433-3 and realign the J 33017 and the J 33023-A to ensure that the installer clears the front head.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed when you install the compressor clutch coil?
A:
You will need to ensure that the clutch coil and the J 33024 stay in line during the installation.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How do you support the rotor hub?
A:
You can remove the forcing screw from the J 33020, then invert the assembly onto a solid, flat surface or blocks, with the tangs of the J 33020 still engaged in the rotor slots.
By BobGM Specialist
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