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How to remove clutch plate from compressor (Jeep)

Homercidal on Fri June 13, 2008 3:14 PM User is offline

Year: 199
Make: Jeep
Model: Cherokee
Engine Size: 4.0
Refrigerant Type: R134

I need to adjust the air gap on my A/C and I can't figure out how to remove the Clutch Plate. I had this apart before and replaced the bearing, but now I'm stuck. I am sure I used a modified Harmonic Balancer Puller tool before, but there is no threaded holes to grab. What kind of special tool do I need? It's a Sanden compressor. 709T, not sure what the exact model is.

TRB on Fri June 13, 2008 9:01 PM User is offlineView users profile

Should have 3 6mm holes in the hub.

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Homercidal on Mon June 23, 2008 10:04 AM User is offline

I'm not seeing that. There are three holes there, but no threads. Nothing to screw into. Is there a special tool for this? I'm loathe to start prying on it.

TRB on Mon June 23, 2008 11:14 AM User is offlineView users profile

Post an image of the front of the hub so we can see what you are up against.

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JeremyB on Fri June 27, 2008 9:17 AM User is offline

The holes without thread indicate it is a splined shaft. The "correct" way to remove the clutch is to pry it off with screwdrivers.
I just did this yesterday on a '99 Cherokee with Sanden 709.

PS How do you check the air gap when the air gap is hidden by the rim of the pulley wheel?

Edited: Fri June 27, 2008 at 9:17 AM by JeremyB

GM Tech on Fri June 27, 2008 11:58 AM User is offline

You use a magnetic based indicator gage- and push in on the plate- the indicator tell you how much it moved.....

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TRB on Fri June 27, 2008 12:34 PM User is offlineView users profile

Most of those Sanden hubs almost fall off. I have used two flat blades also in the past.

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