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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1993ASTRO VAN M V6-262 4.3L VIN ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR HVACCOMPRESSOR CLUTCH BEARINGSERVICE AND REPAIRWITH A-6 COMPRESSOR
1993 Chevrolet Astro Van M V6-262 4.3L VIN Z
With A-6 Compressor
1993 Chevrolet Astro Van M V6-262 4.3L VIN ZSECTION With A-6 Compressor
Remove or Disconnect
Tools Required:
J 6435 External Snap Ring Pliers
J 8092 Driver Handle
J 8433 Heavy Duty Pulley Puller
J 9395 Pulley Puller Adapter
J 9398-A Pulley Bearing Remover
J 9481-A Pulley Bearing and Pulley Installer
J 24092 Pulley Hub Adapter Set
1. Clutch plate and hub assembly (2).
Removing The Pulley Retainer Ring:
2. Pulley bearing retainer (2) with J 6435.
3. Pulley (6).
Removing The Pulley And Bearing:
^ Install J 9395 over the end of the compressor shaft (38).
Important
^ Use J 9395 puller pilot to prevent internal damage to the compressor when removing the pulley. Do not use the pulley directly against the end of the shaft.
^ Place J 8433 over J 9395 for the regular V-groove pulley.
^ Place J 24092 over J 9395 for the multi-groove pulley.
^ Turn the screw on J 8433 to remove the pulley (6).
Important
^ When using J 24092, the puller arms must extend around to the rear side of the pulley. Do not attempt to pull the pulley off by engaging the puller arms in a multi-groove pulley.
Removing The Pulley And Bearing Retainer Ring:
4. Bearing (5) from the pulley (6).
^ Remove the retaining ring (3).
Removing The Bearing From The Puller:
^ Pulley (6) to J 21352-A.
^ Drive the bearing (5) from the pulley (6) with J 9398-A and J 8092.
Install or Connect
Tools Required:
J 6435 External Snap Ring Pliers
J 8092 Driver Handle
J 9481-A Pulley Bearing and Pulley Installer
Installing The Pulley Bearing:
1. Bearing (5) to the pulley (6) with J 8092 and J 9481-A.
2. Retainer ring (4) to the pulley (6).
3. Pulley (6) and bearing (5) to shaft (38) with J 8092 and J 9481-A.
4. Retainer ring (4) to pulley (6) and bearing (5).
5. Pulley retainer ring (3) with J 6435.
6. Clutch plate and hub assembly (2).
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.