Four Seasons 47553 A/C Compressor Clutch

Four Seasons 47553 A/C Compressor Clutch

The Four Seasons 47553 is a new A/C compressor clutch assembly built for Nissan and INFINITI applications using the CWV618 compressor. It features a steel construction, black finish, 6-groove serpentine belt design, and a 12-volt coil for direct-fit service on listed vehicles.

Four Seasons New Clutch Assembly line focuses on replacement clutch components for compressor service, giving technicians a straightforward option when the clutch is the failed wear item rather than the entire compressor.

Key Features

• Part number: 47553
• New A/C compressor clutch assembly with coil
• Steel construction with black finish
• 6-groove serpentine belt interface
• Snap ring mounting type
• 12-volt coil with lead wires
• Clockwise/counterclockwise rotation
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Style: CWV618, Type: Nihon/Calsonic

Detailed Description

This Four Seasons 47553 clutch assembly is specified for vehicles equipped with the CWV618 compressor and is listed for 1995-1997 Nissan Maxima and 1996-1997 INFINITI I30 applications. It is a direct replacement A/C compressor clutch for service work where the compressor body remains in use and the clutch assembly is the required repair path. The steel clutch body, 140 mm primary clutch diameter, and snap ring mounting support OE-style fitment on the listed compressor platform.

This part cross-references 272553 and 1540178 for the same application. For search relevance, it is commonly referenced as an A/C compressor clutch for Nissan Maxima and INFINITI I30 models with the CWV618 compressor, including 1997 Nissan Maxima with stepped ports and 14 mm discharge, and 1997 INFINITI I30 built to 12/96.

What It Helps Fix

• Compressor clutch not engaging
• Intermittent A/C cooling caused by clutch wear
• Noise from a damaged clutch assembly
• Slipping or poor clutch drive on the serpentine belt
• Electrical clutch coil failure on the compressor

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the compressor style before ordering: this clutch is for CWV618 applications only. Confirm the vehicle year, compressor type, groove count, and coil voltage match the listing before installation. Inspect the pulley, coil connector, and belt alignment during service, and replace any worn related components that could affect clutch operation.

Fits 1997 Nissan Maxima, N/A; 1996 Nissan Maxima, N/A; 1995 Nissan Maxima, N/A; 1997 INFINITI I30, N/A; 1996 INFINITI I30, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this clutch assembly as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements. The part is built as a new replacement component for the specified compressor application.