Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 681

Fig. 134: Checking Resistance Of The Field Coil 

COMPRESSOR CLUTCH OVERHAUL 

Special Tools Required: A/C clutch holder; Robinair 10204 or Kent-Moore J37872, Honda Tool and 
Equipment KMT-J33939, commercially available 

1. Remove the center nut (A) while holding the armature plate with the special tool (B). 

 

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Fig. 135: Removing The Center Nut 

2. Remove the armature plate (A) and shim(s) (B), taking care not to lose the shim(s). If the clutch needs 

adjustment, increase or decrease the number and thickness of shims as necessary, then reinstall the 
armature plate, and recheck its clearance (see COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CHECK ). 

NOTE:

The shims are available in four thickness: 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm, 0.4 mm and 0.5 
mm.

 

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Fig. 136: Removing The Armature Plate & Shim(s) 

3. If you are replacing the field coil, remove the snap ring (A) with snap ring pliers, then remove the rotor 

pulley (B). Be careful not to damage the rotor pulley and compressor.  

4. Remove the bolt and holder (A), then disconnect the field coil connector (B). Loosen the clamp screw (C) 

to free the field coil wire. Remove the snap ring (D) with snap ring pliers, then remove the field coil (E). 
Be careful not to damage the field coil and compressor. 

 

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Fig. 137: Removing The Field Coil 

5. Reassemble the clutch in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items: 

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Install the field coil with the wire side facing down, and align the boss on the field coil with the 
hole in the compressor.  

 

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