How to replace the A/C Clutch assembly on Chevrolet Corvette?

The process starts with belt removal from the air conditioning system. Use a j 37872 wrench to disconnect the electrical connection running to the a/c compressor coil assembly. Remove the air conditioning clutch screw with the j 37872 universal spanner wrench before discarding it. The clutch driver shares its space with air gap shims that lie between itself and the splined shaft. Begin by taking out the clutch driver from the splined shaft by first removing the pulley and bearing assembly retainer before taking off the pulley and bearing assembly from the a/c compressor. Detach the coil assembly retainer before completing the coil assembly's removal from the a/c compressor. Compressed air should blow out debris from the shaft threads while an m6 x 1.0 tap removes adhesive from the splined shaft before cleaning up the retainer grooves of all debris. To install the coil assembly regulate the retaining components to maintain complete seating within their groove of the a/c compressor. Line up a new coil assembly retainer before you install the pulley and bearing assembly on the a/c compressor, then add the new pulley and bearing assembly retainer. A 0.3-0.6 mm (0.011-0.024 in) air gap between the clutch driver and pulley should be maintained through the use of shims while cleaning pag oil provides a light coating to keep shims stabilized in their position. Step one involves mounting the clutch driver to its splined shaft for measuring air gap performance before installation. The required gap must exist between 0.3-0.6 mm (0.011-0.024 in). The clutch driver should maintain space from the pulley without contacting it during rotation. Using the j 37872 universal spanner wrench to install a new air conditioning clutch screw and torquing it to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Finally attach the a/c compressor coil assembly electrical connector with the air conditioning Drive Belt reinstallation.

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Chevrolet Corvette Coil Assembly Part Number: 89019186
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- Other Name: Coil, Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch Actuating; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch Coil; Clutch Coil Assembly; Coil & Wire Assembly; Clutch; Coil; Coil, A/C Compressor Clutch Actuating
- Replaces: 6552423, 06552423
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 Chevrolet Corvette | Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Z06 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Clutch Part Number: 86808035
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- Other Name: Clutch Kit, Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch; Clutch Kit, A/C Compressor Clutch
- Replaces: 85534587
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023 Chevrolet Corvette | Z06 | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Pulley W/Bearing Part Number: 6580044
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- Other Name: Compressor Pulley; A/C Compressor Clutch; Pulley; Rotor, A/C Compressor; Clutch Actuating Rotor; A/C Compressor Drive/Idler Pulley
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1987 Chevrolet Corvette | Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Compressor Pulley Part Number: 6581515
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- Other Name: Clutch Assembly, A/C; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch Drive; Clutch Coil; Clutch Plate & Hub Assembly; Pulley; A/C Compressor Clutch Assembly.
- Replaces: 6552372
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 Chevrolet Corvette | Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Z06 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Clutch Bearing Part Number: 6559469
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- Other Name: Compressor Pulley R; A/C Compressor Clutch; Pulley Bearing; A/C Compressor Bearing; Rotor Bearing; Pulley W/Bearing.
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 Chevrolet Corvette | Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Z06 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Clutch Part Number: 89018649
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- Other Name: Clutch Assembly, A/C; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch, A/C Compressor Clutch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2006-2013 Chevrolet Corvette | 427, 427 Limited Edition Z06, Z06, Z06 Carbon | 8 Cyl 7.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Clutch Drive Part Number: 10243785
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- Other Name: Clutch; A/C Compressor Clutch
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- 1991-1995 Chevrolet Corvette | ZR-1 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Pulley Part Number: 10158042
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- Other Name: Pulley-A; A/C Compressor Clutch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1990-1993 Chevrolet Corvette | ZR-1 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Clutch Coil Part Number: 10135603
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- Other Name: A/C Compressor Clutch; Coil
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1989 Chevrolet Corvette | 35th Anniversary Edition, Base | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Clutch Part Number: 10135602
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- Other Name: A/C Compressor Clutch
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- 1988-1989 Chevrolet Corvette | 35th Anniversary Edition, Base | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Coil Assembly Part Number: 89019188
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Coil Assembly, A/C Clutch; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch Coil; Clutch Coil Assembly; Coil & Wire Assembly; Clutch; Coil; Coil, A/C Compressor Clutch Actuating
- Replaces: 6552155, 06551997, 6551997
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1987 Chevrolet Corvette | Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Clutch Part Number: 89019075
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- Other Name: Clutch Assembly, A/C; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch, A/C Compressor Clutch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2013 Chevrolet Corvette | ZR1 | 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Pulley Part Number: 6580622
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- Other Name: Pulley, A/C Compressor; A/C Compressor Clutch; Pulley, A/C Compressor Drive/Idler
- Replaces: 6580965
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2001 Chevrolet Corvette | Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Z06 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Clutch Drive Part Number: 6580056
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- Other Name: Clutch, A/C; A/C Compressor Clutch; Drive Assembly; Clutch Coil; Clutch Plate & Hub Assembly; A/C Compressor Clutch.
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1987 Chevrolet Corvette | Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Idler Pulley Part Number: 6580037
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Compressor Pulley; A/C Compressor Clutch; Pulley W/Bearing; Pulley; Pulley Assembly, A/C Compressor Drive/Idler; Pulley, A/C Compressor Drive/Idler
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | Base | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Clutch Drive Part Number: 10243784
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- Other Name: Clutch Kit, Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch; Clutch Kit, A/C Compressor Clutch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1992-1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 40th Anniversary Edition, Base, Collector's Edition, Grand Sport, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Clutch Coil Part Number: 10158035
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Coil, Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch Actuating; A/C Compressor Clutch; Coil; Coil, A/C Compressor Clutch Actuating
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1991 Chevrolet Corvette | Base | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Clutch Part Number: 88958094
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- Other Name: Clutch Assembly, A/C; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch, A/C Compressor Clutch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette | Base, Grand Sport | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS

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The Chevrolet Corvette A/C Clutch is one of Corvette's most critical devices that deal with air conditioning in the vehicle, well-established for its effectiveness in earlier models, as well as latest models. This A/C Clutch effectively couples engine power to drive the A/C compressor to enable cooling as soon as the button is pressed. It facilitates easy getting in and out so as not to burden the engine and thus makes the car efficient to use. There have been several generations of the Chevrolet Corvette starting from the C1 model ending with the C8; such vehicles' development do not negate the need for using the A/C Clutch since the comfort and safety of the drivers experience enhanced engineering during a drive. In particular, what the A/C Clutch can do to eliminate features like sticking or slipping is very important for maintaining the soundness of the A/C system and not having to spend more fuel and, ultimately, potentially damaging the compressor. Thanks to the proper design and manufacturing of the Chevrolet Corvette A/C Clutch the auto part has no equals in the automotive market providing comfortable driving both in hot and cold weather. Since it is suitable for numerous Corvette models, this A/C Clutch not only improves the enjoyment of driving but also extends the car's performance and service life. All in all, it is evident that Chevrolet Corvette A/C Clutch is one of Chevrolet's most quality products that are worthy to be associated with the Corvette great history.

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Q: How to replace the A/C Clutch assembly on Chevrolet Corvette?
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The process starts with belt removal from the air conditioning system. Use a j 37872 wrench to disconnect the electrical connection running to the a/c compressor coil assembly. Remove the air conditioning clutch screw with the j 37872 universal spanner wrench before discarding it. The clutch driver shares its space with air gap shims that lie between itself and the splined shaft. Begin by taking out the clutch driver from the splined shaft by first removing the pulley and bearing assembly retainer before taking off the pulley and bearing assembly from the a/c compressor. Detach the coil assembly retainer before completing the coil assembly's removal from the a/c compressor. Compressed air should blow out debris from the shaft threads while an m6 x 1.0 tap removes adhesive from the splined shaft before cleaning up the retainer grooves of all debris. To install the coil assembly regulate the retaining components to maintain complete seating within their groove of the a/c compressor. Line up a new coil assembly retainer before you install the pulley and bearing assembly on the a/c compressor, then add the new pulley and bearing assembly retainer. A 0.3-0.6 mm (0.011-0.024 in) air gap between the clutch driver and pulley should be maintained through the use of shims while cleaning pag oil provides a light coating to keep shims stabilized in their position. Step one involves mounting the clutch driver to its splined shaft for measuring air gap performance before installation. The required gap must exist between 0.3-0.6 mm (0.011-0.024 in). The clutch driver should maintain space from the pulley without contacting it during rotation. Using the j 37872 universal spanner wrench to install a new air conditioning clutch screw and torquing it to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Finally attach the a/c compressor coil assembly electrical connector with the air conditioning Drive Belt reinstallation.