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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2008CSX BASE, K20A3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 17 (CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM)CLIMATE CONTROLA/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CHECK
2008 Acura CSX Base, K20A3
A/C Compressor Clutch Check
2008 Acura CSX Base, K20A3SECTION A/C Compressor Clutch Check
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- Check the pressure plate for discoloration, peeling, or other damage If there is damage, replace the clutch set (see A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH OVERHAUL )
- Check the pulley bearing play and drag by rotating the pulley by hand Also check for grease leakage from the bearing Replace the clutch set with a new one if it is noisy, has excessive play/drag, or has bearing grease contamination on the clutch faces (see
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH OVERHAUL )NOTE: The pulley and the pressure plate were mated at the factory by a burnishing operation Always replace the pulley and the pressure plate as a set Replacing only one part of the clutch set will cause clutch slippage
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.