Drive Plate With Overload Protection, Checking Run-Out And Adjusting: Notes

-- Remove The A/C Compressor. Refer To A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Clean The Drive Plate Flange -A-.

Fig 1: Checking/Adjusting Run-Out Of Drive Plate With Overload Protection

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-- Secure A Dial Gauge -B- Using A Dial Gauge Holder -C- (For Example Using Dial Gauge Holder:VW387  ) On A/C Compressor.

-- Set Probe Of Dial Gauge -D- On Flange Of Drive Plate -A- With A Pre-Tension Of Approximately 1.0 mm.

-- Turn The A/C Compressor Drive Unit -E- A Few Turns.