Chevrolet 1977 Monte Carlo, Repair Manual

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1 D-6 AIR C O N D IT IO N IN G COMPRESSOR OVERHAUL
Figure 1D-10 Installing Hub Retainer Ring On A-6 Compressor
Figure 1D -11 Checking A-6 Air Gap
NOTICE:
It is im portant that Puller Pilot J-9395 be
used to prevent internal dam age to com pressor when
rem oving pulley. U nder no circum stances should
Puller be used D IR E C T L Y against drilled end o f shaft.
5. R em ove Pulley and Bearing A ssem bly, using Pulley
Puller J-8433 (Figure I D - 13).
Inspection
C heck the appearance o f the Pulley and Bearing
assem bly (see Figure ID -7). T he frictional surfaces o f the
Figure 1D-12 Removing A-6 Pulley Retainer Ring
Pulley and Bearing asssem bly should be cleaned with
naphtha, Stoddard solvent, kerosene or
equivalent solvent before reinstallation.
Replace
1. If original Pulley and Bearing assembly is to be
reinstalled, wipe frictional surface o f pulley clean. If
frictional surface o f pulley sh ow s any indication o f dam age
due to overheating, the Pulley and Bearing assembly should
be replaced.
2. Check bearing for brineling, excessive looseness,
noise, and lubricant leakage. If any o f these conditions exist,
bearing should be replaced. See "A -6 Compressor Pulley
Bearing" R eplacem ent procedure.
3. Press or tap P ulley and Bearing assem bly on neck
o f com pressor until it seats, using Pulley and Bearing
Installer J-9481 w ith U niversal H andle J-8092 (Figure 1D-
14). The Installer w ill apply force to inner race o f bearing
and prevent dam age to bearing.
S N A P RING
PLIERS J-6435
(# 2 6 )
RETAINER
RING
PULLEY
AS S E M B LY
Figure 1D-13 Removing A-6 Pulley and Bearing Assembly
P U LLE Y A N D
B E A R IN G
A S S E M B L Y
PULLER P ILO T
J -9 3 9 5
5066
PULLER