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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 567 (HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCOMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure

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Carefully clean the clutch plate bolt threads with a M6x1.0 tap. Carefully blow out debris with compressed air.

Fig 1: Identifying Compressor Clutch Coil To Compressor

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Install the compressor clutch coil to the compressor.

Fig 2: Identifying Compressor Clutch Coil And Snap Ring

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Install the compressor clutch coil snap ring using the J 6083 .

Fig 3: Identifying Compressor Pulley

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Install the compressor pulley to the compressor.

Fig 4: View Of Compressor Pulley Snap Ring

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Install the compressor pulley snap ring using the J 6083 .
Place a small amount of oil on the 0.4 mm (0.016 in) air gap shim and place inside the clutch drive plate.

Fig 5: Identifying Compressor Clutch Plate

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Install the compressor clutch plate to the compressor.

Fig 6: View Of Air Gap Between Pulley And Drive Plate

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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.