Magnetic Clutch

Magnetic Clutch

Special Tools: 999 5597, 999 5596, 999 5598, 999 5599, 999 5091, 999 5087, 999 5600, 999 5604.

Magnetic Clutch, Replacing In The Car

Preparations

NOTE: Do not disconnect and drain the air conditioning (A/C) system.

- Remove the multi-groove V belt
- Remove the splashguard. Disconnect the wiring
- Disconnect the air conditioning (A/C) hoses from the support
- Remove the compressor (4 x bolts) and hang it up with a steel wire.

Clutch Driven Plate, Removing







Position counterhold 999 5596 over the clutch driven plate and remove the bolt.







- Position puller 999 5597 on the clutch driven plate
- Pull off the clutch driven plate.

NOTE: Do not lose the adjustment washers.

Removing The Pulley







- Remove the snap ring
- Install the puller 999 5598 in position as close to the electro magnet as possible
- Install the bushing 999 5599 in position on the compressor housing
- Pull the pulley wheel out of the housing.

Removing The Magnet







- Disconnect the wiring from the compressor
- Remove the three mounting bolts
- Clean and check all components carefully.

Installing The Magnet







- Install a new magnet in position (note the guide pin) and install the bolts
- Replace the wiring
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm.


Installing the pulley







- Position the pulley
- Carefully tap the pulley with a plastic hammer
- Install extractor: 999 5598 and bushing 999 5600 on the pulley and press the guide bushing into place
- Tighten the pulley
- Install the snap ring with the beveled side upwards.

Clutch Driven Plate, Installing







- Install the old spacer washers on the shaft. Install the clutch driven plate

HINT: Use a plastic mallet if necessary.

- Install the center bolt or nut.

NOTE: Using 999 5596 as a counterhold.

Tightening torque: 12 Nm.

- Check the play between the coupling plate and the pulley with a gauge
- Measure the height between the plate and the pulley
- Press the plate and measure the height again
- The difference in the readings indicates the play
- Checking and adjusting the value: 0.3-0.6 mm
- Correct the play with adjustment rings
- Install the compressor.

HINT: To replace the sealing ring.