LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Mazda >> 2004 >> RX8 2RTR-1.3L >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Heating and Air Conditioning >> Compressor HVAC >> Compressor Clutch >> Adjustments
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Compressor Clutch: Adjustments

MAGNETIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT




1. Measure the clearance around the entire circumference between the pressure plate and A/C compressor pulley using a feeler gauge.

2. Inspect the clearance.
- If not within the specification, adjust the clearance by changing the shim (0.2 mm {0.008 in}, 0.5 mm {0.02 in}) or the number of shims.

Standard clearance
0.20-0.45 mm {0.0080-0.017 in}