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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CAVALIER RS, 2D HATCHBACK, 2.8 W, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)HEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)GENERAL SERVICINGA/C SYSTEM GENERAL SERVICINGNIPPONDENSO 10-CYLINDER COMPRESSORCLUTCH COIL REPLACEMENT
1986 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 2D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Automatic

Clutch Coil Replacement

1986 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 2D Hatchback, 2.8 W, AutomaticSECTION Clutch Coil Replacement
Fig 1: Remove Shaft Nut Tool (Reference No. 5 - Holder)
G16610
  1. Remove Shaft Nut. Using holder and socket, remove the pressure plate and shaft nut.
  2. Remove Shims. Remove the shims from the shaft.
    Fig 2: Remove Snap Ring
    G16611
  3. Remove Snap Ring. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring securing the pulley.
  4. Remove Key. Remove key from inside diameter shaft groove.
    Fig 3: Remove Pulley
    G16612
  5. Remove Pulley. Using a plastic hammer, gently tap the pulley off the shaft.
    Fig 4: Disconnect Wires
    G16613
  6. Disconnect Wires. Disconnect the stator lead wires from the compressor housing.
    Fig 5: Remove Snap Ring
    G16614
  7. Remove Snap Ring. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring and then the coil.
    Fig 6: Install Coil
    G16615
  8. Install Coil. To install the coil, reverse steps 1 through 7. After tightening the bolt, check to be sure the pulley rotates smoothly. Check to be sure that the clutch clearance is between .016-.028" (.4-.7 mm). Adjust the clearance using shim(s) as necessary. Shims are available in sizes from .0039" (.1 mm) to .0197" (.5 mm).
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