Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 11
Fig. 2: Exploded View Of Compressor (Typical)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
SANDEN SCROLL
CLUTCH COIL & SHAFT SEAL
Removal
1) Remove drive belt pulley (if equipped). Hold clutch plate
using Pliers (MB991367) and Bolts (MB991386). Use a ratchet and socket
to remove clutch hub nut.
2) Remove clutch plate. See Fig. 3 or 4. Remove snap ring
with internal snap ring pliers. Remove clutch hub (rotor). Remove snap
ring and clutch coil.
3) Using an awl, remove bearing cover and retainer. Using
Bearing Remover (MB991456), engage bearing grooves. Place base of
bearing remover over remover arms and tighten nut.
4) Tighten bearing remover bolt to withdraw bearing from
compressor. Engage grooves of Shaft Seal Remover/Installer (MB991458)
and pull straight up on shaft seal.
Installation
1) To install shaft seal, ensure front housing is free of
foreign objects. Lubricate Shaft Seal Protector (MB991459) and place
over compressor shaft. Lubricate shaft seal and install using shaft
seal remover/installer. Remove shaft seal protector.
2) Using a 21-mm socket or Drift (MB991301), carefully press
bearing onto compressor shaft. Install clutch coil so that alignment
pin is engaged. Install clutch coil snap ring with tapered side facing
out.
3) Align armature plate with crankshaft spline. Tighten shaft
nut to 12 ft. lbs. (16 N.m). Using feeler gauge, ensure air gap
between pressure plate and pulley is 0.02-0.03" (0.5-0.8 mm) on
Diamante and 0.016-0.024" (0.4-0.6 mm) on all other models. If air gap
is incorrect, add or remove shim(s) as necessary.