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bolt torque for ac compressor halves?

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What is the proper bolt torque for the 4 bolts under the clutch magnet that hold the ac compressor halves together?
 



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15-21ft/lbs
 






15-21ft/lbs

I am not talking about the bolts that hold the compressor down to the bracket. 15-21 foot pounds on the ones that hold the compressor together would break the ears off.
 






98-123 in/lbs for the A/C clutch bolts
 






ah, read your question wrong
 






98-123 in/lbs for the A/C clutch bolts


There are no "clutch bolts", the magnet is pressed on and the clutch is only held on with one bolt.
 






The 4 bolts that hold the 2 halves of the compressor pump itself have no specs given as the compressor is a non-serviceable item. If you've taken them out or loosened them, the compressor needs to be replaced so it doesn't matter what you tighten them to.
Listings are only given for the:
A/C heat shield bolts 5.5-8Nm (50-71in/lbs)
A/C clutch bolt 11-14Nm (98-123 in/lbs)
A/C compressor mounting bolts 21-29Nm (15-21 in/lbs)
 






this should help out, I have alldata too and can't find a torque for these

bolts.jpg
 






If you really have a need to retorque those bolts, you're better off calling an automotive A/C shop
 






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