Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 1421
(4) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system as described in this group.
(5) Remove the refrigerant lines from the compres-
sor. Install plugs in, or tape over, all of the open
refrigerant fittings.
(6) Remove the compressor mounting bolts, and lift
the compressor from the mounting bracket.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If
a
replacement
compressor
is
being
installed, be certain to check the oil level. See
Refrigerant Oil Level in this group.
(1) If
the
compressor
mounting
bracket
was
removed, install the bracket to the engine. Tighten
the mounting bolts to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.).
(2) Install
the
compressor
on
the
mounting
bracket. Tighten the bolts to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.).
(3) Remove the tape or plugs from all of the refrig-
erant fittings, and install the refrigerant lines on the
compressor.
(4) Install the serpentine drive belt. Refer to
Group 7 - Cooling System for the procedures.
(5) Connect the compressor clutch coil wiring.
(6) Connect the battery negative cable.
(7) Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system as
described in this group.
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
The refrigerant system can remain fully-charged
during compressor clutch, pulley, or coil replacement.
The compressor clutch can be serviced in the vehicle.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the compressor shaft bolt (Fig. 18). A
band-type oil filter wrench may be used to aid in
securing the clutch during bolt removal.
(3) Tap the clutch plate with a plastic mallet to
release it from the splines on the compressor shaft.
Remove clutch plate and shim(s) from the compressor
shaft (Fig. 19).
CAUTION: Do not pry between the clutch plate
assembly and the pulley to remove the front plate.
This may damage the front plate assembly.
(4) Remove the pulley retaining snap ring with
snap ring pliers (Special Tool C-4574) and slide the
pulley assembly off of the compressor (Fig. 20).
(5) Remove the screw and retainer from the clutch
coil lead wire on the compressor front housing.
Fig. 18 Compressor Shaft Bolt
Fig. 19 Clutch Plate and Shim
Fig. 20 Pulley Snap Ring Remove/Install
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HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)