Clutch Assembly: Removal

2000 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Removal
  1. Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove A/C compressor. Using Clutch Holder (T94P-19703-AH) to hold compressor shaft from turning, remove clutch plate bolt. Discard bolt.
  2. Thread an 8-mm bolt into clutch plate, and remove clutch plate and shims. Remove pulley outside snap ring. Remove pulley assembly. See Figure. Note location of clutch coil electrical connector.
  3. Disconnect clutch coil lead. Install Field Coil Remover (T89P-19623-FH) on nose opening of compressor. Using a 2-jaw puller, remove clutch coil from compressor. DO NOT use air-powered tools when removing clutch coil.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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