The fakakta field coil I removed from the compressor has a rather prophetic build number printed on the back of it. <smirk>

Hyundai Part No.: 97643-3F400

anti-seize. roger that.

Success! My approach worked. Here are the steps from the "missing manual"... 1. Drill the innermost rivets to release the clutch plate from the spline mount; 1a. Sheer the rivet tailings with a chisel (if necessary); 1b. Pry the clutch plate from the spline mount (if necessary). Note: Look...

I have both a new OEM field coil and clutch plate in hand. Honestly, I'd expect to have had the job finished by now--without ever having to open up the system--if the thing came apart like it should.

...grumble.

There's two problems with using a puller on the clutch plate. First, it's recessed within the pulley so there's no clearance for the jaws; amd second, i can't use the puller on the pulley (yet) because it's held to the compressor shaft with a snap ring. That said, i have a new approach. The spline p...

I see why you'd suspect that, given the image. There's no washer on this clutch. That's just yer ordinary burnt umber hue of rust under the fastener. It's generally ill-advised to strike the compressor shaft, which is what that 8mm bolt threads into. I've whacked (politely) at the plate from every a...

As you're likely aware, this model clutch plate fits into the pulley with a splined insert. I don't see how penetrating oil can find its way to the mating surfaces that are the source of the friction. Nonetheless, I'll soak the thing best I can in penetrating oil and let it sit for a while. I need a...

2006 Hyundai Azera 145k miles I just climbed out from under this car. And with filthy fingers and brow furrowed in frustration, I bang this solicitation for suggestions into the keyboard. Here goes... The field coil on the compressor is bad. I need to replace it. I have the car on jack stands with t...

2006 Hyundai Azera Q: Do I need to discharge the system prior to removing the A/C pressure transducer? The A/C in this Azera stopped working; specifically, the compressor does not engage. The clutch engages with direct power applied to it. Pressures on high and low side read nominal per Hyundai serv...