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Sent to Car Experts August 10, 2006 11:15 p.m.

What do I need to remove the clutch from the air conditioning compressor on a 95 Chevy Caprice ? What size nut holds the clutch on ? I have the Y type wrench for the front of the clutch & the puller but cannot see into the front to determine what is holding it in place. Any Ideas ?

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1995 Chevrolet Caprice 350ci / 5.7L

Already Tried:
Every size socket I have that will fit into the center of the clutch. Can't see into unit. Don't know if there's something else blocking it inside.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Status: Closed Value: $15

Answer
August 11, 2006 12:46 a.m. (1 hour and 30 minutes later)

REPLIED

As far as I know there is not a nut holding the clutch on. It is a press fit with a lock key holding it together. You need a special clutch remover to take it off.

BOBBY -- Technician/ Service Advisor -- 100% Positive Feedback on 912 Car Accepts
ASE MASTER CERTIFIED, CALIFORNIA EPA AIR CONDITIONING CERTIFIED, AA DEGREE AUTOMOTIVE/DIESEL TECH

Reply to BOBBY
Sent August 11, 2006 1:01 a.m. (14 minutes and 45 seconds later)

I have the removing tool but I think there's still something else holding the clutch on the compressor. Is there some kind of split ring or snap ring in there ?

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Answer
August 11, 2006 1:09 a.m. (7 minutes and 45 seconds later)

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From what I remember and what I see in my manual there is no nut or clip of any kind. There is just a keyway that holds it on. With the puller it should pull right off with some pressure.

BOBBY -- Technician/ Service Advisor -- 100% Positive Feedback on 912 Car Accepts
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Reply to BOBBY
Sent August 11, 2006 1:57 a.m. (47 minutes and 54 seconds later)

One of the manuals I have shows a nut, another one shows some type of clip. Guess I'll just try to animal it off.
Thanks for your help. I'll sign back in & accept your answer.
Thanks again

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Answer
August 11, 2006 2:07 a.m. (10 minutes and 44 seconds later)

REPLIED

Not a problem. Let me know if you need any other help as you go. Thank you for the accept.

BOBBY -- Technician/ Service Advisor -- 100% Positive Feedback on 912 Car Accepts
ASE MASTER CERTIFIED, CALIFORNIA EPA AIR CONDITIONING CERTIFIED, AA DEGREE AUTOMOTIVE/DIESEL TECH

Reply to BOBBY
Sent August 11, 2006 8:53 p.m. (18 hours and 45 minutes later)

FYI
There is a nut on the shaft holding the clutch on the compressor. Unfortunately, it's not a standard nut but looks more like a thick washer with a tail on it. Notched out an old socket to try to remove it but it won't hold. Will change out the compressor instead.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

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August 11, 2006 8:55 p.m. (2 minutes and 40 seconds later)

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