Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 736

of the A/C compressor (5).

6. Remove the screw that secures the connector bracket (2) to the A/C compressor and position the bracket

and wire lead out of the way.

7. Hold the clutch plate (4) from turning and remove the compressor shaft bolt (3).

Fig. 23: Identifying Compressor Shaft, Clutch Plate & Shim
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NOTE:

A band-type oil filter wrench or a strap wrench may be used to hold the
clutch plate from turning during compressor shaft bolt removal.

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8. Tap the clutch plate (2) lightly with a plastic mallet to release it from the splines on the compressor shaft

(1) and remove the clutch plate and shim(s) (3).

Fig. 24: Using Snap Ring Pliers 9764 Or Equivalent To Remove/Install Snap Ring That Secures
Pulley And Bearing Assembly To Front Of A/C Compressor
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

9. Using Snap Ring Pliers 9764 or equivalent (1), remove the snap ring (2) that secures the pulley and

bearing assembly (3) to the front of the A/C compressor (4).

10. Remove the pulley and bearing assembly from the front of the A/C compressor. If required, install a two

jaw puller and turn the puller center-bolt clockwise until the pulley and bearing assembly is completely
removed.

CLUTCH-A/C COMPRESSOR

CAUTION: Do not pry between the clutch plate and the pulley and bearing

assembly to remove the clutch plate from the compressor shaft as
this may damage the clutch plate.

NOTE:

Use care not to lose any clutch shim(s) during removal of the clutch plate,
as they may be reused during the clutch plate installation process.

NOTE:

The pulley and bearing assembly can be removed from the compressor by
hand or, if required, with a two jaw puller.

NOTE:

The compressor clutch assembly can be serviced with the refrigerant system
fully-charged.

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Fig. 25: Strap Wrench, Bolt, Clutch Plate, A/C Compressor & Clutch Field Coil Connector
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1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.

2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to REMOVAL .

3. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the clutch field coil connector (5)

4. Remove the bolts that secure the A/C compressor (4) to the mounting bracket. See REMOVAL.

5. Remove the A/C compressor from the mounting bracket and support the compressor while servicing the

clutch.

6. Using a strap wrench (1), remove the bolt (2) that secures the clutch plate (3) to the compressor shaft.

NOTE:

The clutch plate can be removed from the compressor shaft by hand or, if
required, pressed off with an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt.

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7. Remove the clutch plate and shim(s) from the A/C compressor. If required, install a 8 x 1.25 mm bolt into

the center of the clutch plate and turn the bolt clockwise until the clutch plate is completely removed from
the A/C compressor.

Fig. 26: Using Snap Ring Pliers To Remove/Install Snap Ring That Secures Pulley And Bearing
Assembly To Front Of A/C Compressor
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

8. Using snap ring pliers (Special Tool 9764 or equivalent) (1), remove the snap ring (2) that secures the

pulley and bearing assembly (3) to the front of the A/C compressor (4).

NOTE:

Clutch plate shim(s) may remain inside the hub of the clutch plate. Be sure
to remove all of the shims from inside the hub or from the end of the
compressor shaft.

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