Question 1

How to Install an A/C Compressor Clutch on Dodge Journey?

Accepted Answer

Put the claw on the clutch face over the dowel pin that is fitted into the back of the compressor clutch field coil and make sure the wires aren't caught or squished. The compressor clutch field coil should be secured with a new snap ring and the bevel edge should face out while the eyelets are beside the dowel pin, either on its right or left. With our pliers or an equivalent, add the snap ring on the compressor clutch field coil and check that it is sitting properly in the groove. As you put on the pulley and bearing assembly, don't harm the friction surfaces and apply the snap ring, bevel outward, to secure it to the A/C compressor. If you are reusing the clutch plate and pulley and bearing assembly, set in place the original shims from before; however, when using new parts, use trial shims of 2.54 mm thickness. Place the clutch plate on the front of the A/C compressor and set the bolt fastening the shaft to 19 Nm. After fixing the screws, check the gap in several areas; if it isn't the right size, make adjustments with shims. Push the compressor clutch field coil wire behind the connector bracket, then fit the connector to the bracket. Replace the A/C compressor on the engine, attach the compressor clutch field coil connector to the engine wire harness, put the accessory drive belt in place and then set the splash shield onto the right side frame rail. After that, lower the car so you can attach the negative battery cable.

Question 2

How to Maintain the A/C Compressor Clutch on Dodge Journey?

Accepted Answer

The first step is to turn off the negative battery cable and lift and support the vehicle before you start on the compressor clutch service. Take off the splash shield from the right side frame rail and the accessory drive belt. Pull the engine wire harness off the compressor clutch field coil connector on the top of the A/C compressor. Remove the bolts attaching the A/C compressor to the engine if needed and try to shift it to reach the shaft bolt or pulley and field coil snap rings as you keep the refrigerant fully charged. Separate the connector between the compressor clutch field coil and the wiring by hand, then use a band-type or strap wrench to hold the clutch plate still as you remove the compressor shaft bolt. Make sure not to force anything between the clutch plate and the pulley and bearing group because doing so can damage the clutch plate. Be careful to keep any clutch shim(s) you remove, as you can use them again during installation. Rap the end of the clutch plate with a plastic mallet to release it from the splines on the compressor shaft, then take out the plate and any shims. First, remove the snap ring at the front of the A/C compressor using your Snap Ring Pliers 9764, then remove the whole pulley assembly from the front of the compressor using appropriate tools. Then, with your hand tools, remove the snap ring holding the field coil to the front of the compressor and lift out the field coil.

OEM Dodge Journey A/C Compressor Clutch

7 A/C Compressor Clutches found

Dodge Journey Clutch Coil Part Number: 5003681AA

Dodge Journey Coil - A/C Clutch Part Number: 5140461AB

Dodge Journey Clutch Part Number: 68087441AC

Dodge Journey Clutch Part Number: 68087443AC

Dodge Journey Clutch Part Number: 68045268AA

Dodge Journey Pulley Part Number: 68045270AA

Dodge Journey Clutch Part Number: 68091780AA

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