OEM 2002 Toyota Sequoia A/C Clutch

2002 Toyota Sequoia Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the A/C Clutch on 2002 Toyota Sequoia?

  A: Service and repair operations for the compressor clutch start with disassembly work. Start by removing the pressure plate through the combination of Special Service Tool: 07112-76060 and a socket wrench to unbolt the shaft bolt while maintaining a torque rating of 18 N.m (184 kgf.cm, 12.3 ft-lbf). Place Special Service Tool: 07112-66040 on the pressure plate for operation with Special Service Tool: 07112-76060 and a socket wrench to separate the pressure plate from its position then extract all shims already present in the pressure plate. The tool Special Service Tool: 95994-10020 helps remove the snap ring while viewing the beveled side from above, then tap the rotor off the shaft using a plastic hammer with care to preserve the pulley. The method to remove the stator begins by removing the stator lead wire from the compressor housing followed by using Special Service Tool: 95994-10020 to dislodge the snap ring with its beveled side facing up and then extracting the stator. The steps for reassembly proceed in the opposite order of disassembly. Use the dial indicator set to the pressure plate to measure magnetic clutch clearance by connecting the magnetic clutch lead wire to the positive (+) terminal of the battery and verifying plate-rotor distance when applying the negative (-) terminal. The clearance zone measurement stands between 0.35 - 0.50 mm (0.014 - 0.024 in.) according to the standard. Standard shims with dimensions 0.1 mm (0.004 in.), 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) or 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) should be used to correct the clearance which falls outside the 0.35 - 0.50 mm (0.014 - 0.024 in.) range.