OEM 2004 Toyota RAV4 A/C Clutch

2004 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the A/C Clutch on 2004 Toyota RAV4?

  A: The first step to repair or service the compressor clutch involves its complete disassembly. Start by detaching the pressure plate through the combination of Special Service Tool 07112-76060 and a socket wrench to undo the shaft bolt before applying Special Service Tool 07112-66040 to remove the pressure plate with the same tools. Remove all shims present inside the pressure plate. First remove the rotor by using snap ring pliers to uninstall the snap ring followed by a plastic hammer used to tap the rotor off the shaft without damaging the pulley. To remove the stator disconnect its connector and use snap ring pliers to uninstall the snap ring before taking out the stator unit together with its 2 bolts screw wire harness and lock sensor assembly. The wire harness and lock sensor assembly must be installed first before the stator using 2 bolts and a screw and ensuring correct placement of the snap ring with its beveled side facing upward. Install the stator after connecting the connector while fastening the rotor with the snap ring which should have the beveled side pointing up. Use Special Service Tools: 07112-66040 and 07112-76060 attached to a torque wrench to install the shaft bolt at 18 N.m (184 kg.cm, 13.2 ft.lb). Place the pressure plate with installed shims on the rotor before bolt installation. The magnetic clutch clearance should be inspected with the dial indicator set to the pressure plate while connecting the positive(+) battery lead to terminal 3 and the negative(-) lead to the ground to verify the pressure plate-rotor clearance. The acceptable dimensional range for the clearance falls between 0.45 + 0.15 mm (0.018 + 0.006 in.) and 0.45 - 0.10 mm (0.018 - 0.004 in.). Adjust the clearance using shims of three available thicknesses from 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) to 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) and 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) in order to achieve the standard clearance.