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
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

- Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove
- Remove the engine wiring harness from the air cleaner outlet duct bracket.

- Positive Crankcase Ventilation Fresh Air Tube (1) » Disconnect — Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (2) » Loosen [2x]
- Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (3) » Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

- Remove the underbody splash shield: 8.1. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (1) » Remove [4x] 8.2. Underbody Splash Shield (2) » Remove

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{with NZZ} Remove the underbody skid shield: 9.1. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Remove [2x] 9.2. Underbody Skid Shield (2) » Remove
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{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

- Electrical Connector (1) @ Air Conditioning Compressor » Disconnect

- Using a suitable tool, cut the accessory drive primary belt (1).
- Accessory Drive Primary Belt (1) » Remove and DISCARD

- Using a suitable tool, cut the accessory drive auxiliary belt (1).
- Accessory Drive Auxiliary Belt (1) » Remove and DISCARD
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling

- Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Clip (2) » Remove [2x]
- Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose (3) » Position aside

- Radiator Inlet Hose Clip (2) » Remove
- Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp (1) » Disengage — Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Radiator Inlet Hose (3) @ Engine Radiator » Remove and position aside

- Wiring Harness Retainer (1) » Remove [2x]
- Electrical Connector (3) » Disconnect
- Wiring Harness (2) » Position aside

- Wiring Harness Retainer (2) » Remove [2x]
- Electrical Connector (1) » Disconnect
- Wiring Harness (3) » Position aside

- Engine Oil Cooler Hose Clip (1) » Release

- Engine Oil Cooler Retainer (2) » Remove and DISCARD [2x]
- Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt (3) » Remove
- Engine Oil Cooler Hose (1) @ Engine Radiator » Remove [2x]

- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bolt (1) » Remove
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (2) » Remove [2x]

- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (1) » Release

- Engine Coolant Fan Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]

- Engine Cooler Fan (1) @ Engine Radiator » Remove

- Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Nut (1) » Remove
- Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (2) » Remove
- Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Small (4) » Remove and DISCARD
- Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Large (3) » Remove and DISCARD

- Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Remove
- Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (2) » Remove
- Air Conditioning Compressor Stud (3) » Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector. (4)

- Air Conditioning Compressor (1) » Remove

- Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley Bolt (3) » Remove
- Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Drive Plate (2) » Remove
- Air Conditioning Clutch Shim (1) » Remove

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Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley Bearing Retaining Ring (5) » Remove
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Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley (4) » Remove
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Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove
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Air Conditioning Clutch Coil Retaining Ring (3) » Remove
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Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Coil (2) » Remove Installation Procedure
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Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Coil (2) » Install
- Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
- Air Conditioning Clutch Coil Retaining Ring (3) » Install
- Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley (4) » Install
- Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley Bearing Retaining Ring (5) » Install
- Air Conditioning Clutch Shim (1) » Install
- 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 Compressor Clutch Drive Plate (1) » Install
- Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley Bolt (4) » Install and hand tighten
- Measure the air gap between air conditioning clutch drive plate (1) and the air conditioning compressor pulley (2) using the appropriate feeler gauge (3).
- 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.
- Repeat steps 6–10 as needed to achieve the appropriate air gap.
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Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley Bolt (4) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Air Conditioning Compressor (1) » Install
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Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Loosely install
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Air Conditioning Compressor Stud (3) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Connect the electrical connector. (4)
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Electrical Connector (1) @ Air Conditioning Compressor » Connect
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Small (4) » Install NEW
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Large (3) » Install NEW
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (2) » Install
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

- Install the air conditioning belt following the instructions included with the belt.
- Inspect the belt (1) for proper installation and alignment.

- Rotate the balancer (1) an additional 360 degrees to ensure proper belt installation.

- Position the accessory drive primary belt (4) on the belt idler pulley (2), fan and water pump pulley (3) and generator (1).

- Install EN-51767-2 Universal Stretchy Belt Installer (1) onto the crankshaft balancer.

- Position the accessory drive primary belt (2) on the crankshaft balancer.
- Slowly rotate the crankshaft balancer in a clockwise direction until the accessory drive primary belt (2) fully seats on the crankshaft balancer.
- Remove EN-51767-2 Universal Stretchy Belt Installer (1) from the crankshaft balancer.

- Inspect the accessory drive primary belt (1) for proper installation and alignment.

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Rotate the crankshaft balancer (1) and additional 360 degrees to ensure proper accessory drive primary belt installation.
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Engine Cooler Fan (1) @ Engine Radiator » Install
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Engine Coolant Fan Bracket Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
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Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (1) » Secure
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Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (2) » Install [2x]
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Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Engine Oil Cooler Hose (1) @ Engine Radiator » Install
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Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt (3) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Engine Oil Cooler Retainer (2) » Install NEW [2x]
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Engine Oil Cooler Hose Clip (1) » Secure
- Position the wiring harness. (3)
- Electrical Connector (1) » Connect
- Wiring Harness Retainer (2) » Install [2x]
- Position the wiring harness. (2)
- Electrical Connector (3) » Connect
- Wiring Harness Retainer (1) » Install [2x]
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Radiator Inlet Hose (3) @ Engine Radiator » Install
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Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp (1) » Engage — Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
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Radiator Inlet Hose Clip (2) » Install
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Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose (3) » Move into position
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Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Clip (2) » Install [2x]
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{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
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{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
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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
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Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (3) » Install
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Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (2) » Tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
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Positive Crankcase Ventilation Fresh Air Tube (1) » Connect — Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
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Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Bracket Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Install the engine wiring harness to the air cleaner outlet duct bracket.
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Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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Fill the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling
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Recharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
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Inspect for refrigerant leaks. Leak Testing
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Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.