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Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87)

Single Use Fasteners and Components Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Large Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Small Accessory Drive Primary Belt Accessory Drive Auxiliary Belt Engine Oil Cooler Retainer [2x] Special Tools Engine Mechanical EN-51767-2 Universal Stretchy Belt Installer Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 1
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 1
  1. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Remove the engine wiring harness from the air cleaner outlet duct bracket.
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 2
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 2
  1. Positive Crankcase Ventilation Fresh Air Tube (1) » Disconnect — Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
  2. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (2) » Loosen [2x]
  3. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (3) » Remove
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 3
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 3
  1. Remove the underbody splash shield: 8.1. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (1) » Remove [4x] 8.2. Underbody Splash Shield (2) » Remove
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 4
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 4
  1. {with NZZ} Remove the underbody skid shield: 9.1. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Remove [2x] 9.2. Underbody Skid Shield (2) » Remove

  2. {without NZZ} Remove the steering gear skid shield: 10.1. Steering Gear Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Remove [2x] 10.2. Steering Gear Skid Shield (2) » Remove

Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 5
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 5
  1. Electrical Connector (1) @ Air Conditioning Compressor » Disconnect
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 6
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 6
  1. Using a suitable tool, cut the accessory drive primary belt (1).
  2. Accessory Drive Primary Belt (1) » Remove and DISCARD
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 7
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 7
  1. Using a suitable tool, cut the accessory drive auxiliary belt (1).
  2. Accessory Drive Auxiliary Belt (1) » Remove and DISCARD
  3. Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 8
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 8
  1. Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Clip (2) » Remove [2x]
  2. Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose (3) » Position aside
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 9
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 9
  1. Radiator Inlet Hose Clip (2) » Remove
  2. Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp (1) » Disengage — Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
  3. Radiator Inlet Hose (3) @ Engine Radiator » Remove and position aside
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 10
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 10
  1. Wiring Harness Retainer (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. Electrical Connector (3) » Disconnect
  3. Wiring Harness (2) » Position aside
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 11
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 11
  1. Wiring Harness Retainer (2) » Remove [2x]
  2. Electrical Connector (1) » Disconnect
  3. Wiring Harness (3) » Position aside
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 12
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 12
  1. Engine Oil Cooler Hose Clip (1) » Release
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 13
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 13
  1. Engine Oil Cooler Retainer (2) » Remove and DISCARD [2x]
  2. Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt (3) » Remove
  1. Engine Oil Cooler Hose (1) @ Engine Radiator » Remove [2x]
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 14
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 14
  1. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (2) » Remove [2x]
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 15
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 15
  1. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (1) » Release
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 16
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 16
  1. Engine Coolant Fan Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 17
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 17
  1. Engine Cooler Fan (1) @ Engine Radiator » Remove
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 18
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 18
  1. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Nut (1) » Remove
  2. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (2) » Remove
  3. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Small (4) » Remove and DISCARD
  4. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Large (3) » Remove and DISCARD
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 19
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 19
  1. Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (2) » Remove
  3. Air Conditioning Compressor Stud (3) » Remove
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector. (4)
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 20
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 20
  1. Air Conditioning Compressor (1) » Remove
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 21
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 21
  1. Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley Bolt (3) » Remove
  2. Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Drive Plate (2) » Remove
  3. Air Conditioning Clutch Shim (1) » Remove
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 22
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 22
  1. Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley Bearing Retaining Ring (5) » Remove

  2. Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley (4) » Remove

  3. Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove

  4. Air Conditioning Clutch Coil Retaining Ring (3) » Remove

  5. Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Coil (2) » Remove Installation Procedure

  6. Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Coil (2) » Install

  1. Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
  2. Air Conditioning Clutch Coil Retaining Ring (3) » Install
  3. Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley (4) » Install
  4. Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley Bearing Retaining Ring (5) » Install
  1. Air Conditioning Clutch Shim (1) » Install
  2. Install the air conditioning clutch shim(s) (1) as needed to achieve the appropriate air gap of 0.21–0.55 mm (0.008–0.022 in).
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 23
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 23
  1. Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Drive Plate (1) » Install
  2. Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley Bolt (4) » Install and hand tighten
  3. Measure the air gap between air conditioning clutch drive plate (1) and the air conditioning compressor pulley (2) using the appropriate feeler gauge (3).
  4. If the air gap is out of range remove the air conditioning clutch drive plate, and add or remove shim(s) as need to achieve the appropriate air gap.
  5. Repeat steps 6–10 as needed to achieve the appropriate air gap.
  1. Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley Bolt (4) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  2. Air Conditioning Compressor (1) » Install

  3. Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Loosely install

  4. Air Conditioning Compressor Stud (3) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  5. Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Tighten — Fastener Specifications

  6. Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  7. Connect the electrical connector. (4)

  8. Electrical Connector (1) @ Air Conditioning Compressor » Connect

  9. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Small (4) » Install NEW

  10. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Large (3) » Install NEW

  11. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (2) » Install

  12. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 24
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 24
  1. Install the air conditioning belt following the instructions included with the belt.
  2. Inspect the belt (1) for proper installation and alignment.
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 25
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 25
  1. Rotate the balancer (1) an additional 360 degrees to ensure proper belt installation.
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 26
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 26
  1. Position the accessory drive primary belt (4) on the belt idler pulley (2), fan and water pump pulley (3) and generator (1).
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 27
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 27
  1. Install EN-51767-2 Universal Stretchy Belt Installer (1) onto the crankshaft balancer.
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 28
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 28
  1. Position the accessory drive primary belt (2) on the crankshaft balancer.
  2. Slowly rotate the crankshaft balancer in a clockwise direction until the accessory drive primary belt (2) fully seats on the crankshaft balancer.
  3. Remove EN-51767-2 Universal Stretchy Belt Installer (1) from the crankshaft balancer.
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 29
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 29
  1. Inspect the accessory drive primary belt (1) for proper installation and alignment.
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 30
Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 30
  1. Rotate the crankshaft balancer (1) and additional 360 degrees to ensure proper accessory drive primary belt installation.

  2. Engine Cooler Fan (1) @ Engine Radiator » Install

  3. Engine Coolant Fan Bracket Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  4. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (1) » Secure

  5. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (2) » Install [2x]

  6. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  7. Engine Oil Cooler Hose (1) @ Engine Radiator » Install

  8. Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt (3) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  9. Engine Oil Cooler Retainer (2) » Install NEW [2x]

  10. Engine Oil Cooler Hose Clip (1) » Secure

  1. Position the wiring harness. (3)
  2. Electrical Connector (1) » Connect
  3. Wiring Harness Retainer (2) » Install [2x]
  1. Position the wiring harness. (2)
  2. Electrical Connector (3) » Connect
  3. Wiring Harness Retainer (1) » Install [2x]
  1. Radiator Inlet Hose (3) @ Engine Radiator » Install

  2. Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp (1) » Engage — Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type

  3. Radiator Inlet Hose Clip (2) » Install

  4. Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose (3) » Move into position

  5. Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Clip (2) » Install [2x]

  6. {without NZZ} Install the steering gear skid shield: 55.1. Steering Gear Skid Shield (2) » Install 55.2. Steering Gear Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  7. {with NZZ} Install the underbody skid shield: 56.1. Underbody Skid Shield (2) » Install 56.2. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  8. Install the underbody splash shield: 57.1. Underbody Splash Shield (2) » Install 57.2. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

  9. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (3) » Install

  10. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (2) » Tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  11. Positive Crankcase Ventilation Fresh Air Tube (1) » Connect — Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

  12. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Bracket Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  13. Install the engine wiring harness to the air cleaner outlet duct bracket.

  14. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

  15. Fill the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling

  16. Recharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging

  17. Inspect for refrigerant leaks. Leak Testing

  18. Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.