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People,

2001 civic ex, trying to remove clutch plate so I can adjust the gap. I removed the 14mm nut. There is now a threaded stud exposed and no way to pull the plate off, as it is very tight around the spline and gentle prying with a screwdriver did not loosen in. I hate to pry harder as I am afraid of damaging/warping the thin clutch plate. How do they do it?

Thanks.

 
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Buy a 2/3 jaw puller, there might even be a specific AC clutch puller

 
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Thanks, Colin. Got it out. Plate is severely worn inside surface where it meets the clutch , thats why it skips when engaged. Know where I can buy just a plate without the entire clutch kit?

 
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Doesn't look like you can buy just the plate, no specific part number. You could probably go grab one from a junkyard but I would recommend just replacing the whole clutch.

 
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Thanks, Colin. Will do.

 
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If the gap was just too wide from typical wear, causing slip and intermittent disengagement (and usually a visible wobble as you watch it spin)----- sometimes, depending on what's in there to work with, you can sometimes remove a shim to reduce the gap (at this point any bit helps, but if you get the gap too small it causes problems too)

If it works, it was a free fix and it buys you time and possibly a lot of miles

If it doesn't help.....well it was already broke before I got here lol

 
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Good to know, ezone. I thing new is the way to go since it is cheap, Will let you know what happens,,,,,,,,,,,,

 
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Wanting to install new clutch with plate. Can I just remove the retainer clip holding the clutch and pull with a puller or must I first loosen the belt? If I must loosen belt do I loosen the tensioner bolt which is somewhere near the alternator? Do I have to yank the power steering pump?

Thanks.

 
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I would loosen the tensioner before pulling the clutch. It would be a good idea to replace all belts while you're in there. But if you don't want to do that I don't think you'll have to mess with the power steering. Might give you more room though

 
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OK, Ill try it Colin. belts were done just a year ago. I will try to access the tensioner from the wheel well area. There is 1-12mm bolt on the banana shaped "slide" and at the end of that there is a wing nut. Which to do first? Or just one? Or both? Confusing set up, ehh?

 
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OK, got the alternator loose, and belt off, now do you need a 3 jaw puller for the ac clutch? I have an AZ kit but doesnt have any 3 jaws in it.

 
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2 jaw should be ok

 
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I got the new clutch on !! put it all together and wow, all works great! I skipped the replacement of the inner coil, as that would have been a pain and I know it was a gamble, but so glad it was only the worn out clutch/plate. Anyway, thanks to all especially Colin.

 
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I celebrated too early as I drove the car and engine kicks/lurches with ac on. the clutch seems to go on/off erratically, although now with the new clutch it does not squeal. I did not install the new coil that came with the kit. Yes, I know it could be that but any way to test the coil thats on there now? Could it be something else?

Thanks, people.

 
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The compressor is supposed to cycle on and off so the evaporator core doesn't freeze up.
Is this the first time the AC has worked since you owned the car?