How to Remove and Replace an AC Compressor Clutch and Bearing - Quick Version
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2014
- Here is a quick version of a step by step video I have on how to diagnose AC Compressor noise and issues and how to remove and replace your a/c compressor clutch and bearing. In this video I go over what you need to do to remove and replace your a/c compressor clutch and bearing. You may also find these other videos useful:
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Heat the bearing with a torch until its cherry red and put the pulley in the freezer, should drop right in fellas. Trust me.
Just use the old bearing to hit the new one in. Fits perfectly.
Put the bearing in the freezer for a few hours. Helps install.
This video comes in clutch lol
Apparently I have a problem with my Ford Freestar that is kind of common. I lost A/C cooling and couldn't charge the system because the A/C clutch wouldn't engage. No clutch engagement means that new refrigerant couldn't be sucked in. That seemed to lead to another problem where the engine wouldn't turn over and start. I replaced the starter and turned the engine over by hand a few times and everything started to work okay. Now, a month later, I'm getting that "thunk" or "thud" again. The starter engages the flywheel but can't turn over the engine. I guess what happens is that something in the A/C compressor locks up and won't let the serpentine belt rotate freely. Thus, no engine rotation and no start. Is it that bearing that is binding up and preventing the A/C clutch from engaging and preventing the serpentine belt from moving?
Excellent, very concise. But in my case, everything that was supposed to pull out was very stuck. Also, found it critical to use
Excellent video! I was able to pull the replacement clutch off at the junk yard in about 10 minutes. Putting it on my vehicle was a totally different story. The bearings had totally failed on the old pulley, so I couldn't pry it off like you did in the video. I ended up having to buy a puller to get it off. The bearings came out with a pile of metal shavings in my hand. Putting the new one on was a breeze, but neither clutch came with spacers. I improvised and used a trimmed down pull tab from a soda can and now it works awesome!
Hey man you are a zenius too because you didn't waste a second & gave the excellent results, love you. *
i realize this video is almost 2 years old so chances are you wont read this how ever in the off chance that you do I wanted to say how much I enjoyed listening to you show and explain how to do this particular project. it was great to listen to how well you spoke with great articulation and didnt stutter like a majority of how to speakers. a real pleasure which made it even easier to understand. You do wonderful videos thank you and keep up the awesome job.
I just realized I loaned out my c clip pliers and never got them back. That was 5 years ago.
Your two videos on this were indispensable to me! Watched them several times each before I got started. I swapped out my Pulley, clutch and stator .. and NOW ... THE NOISE IS WORSE! No fault of yours I wouldn't have been able to do the job without your vids. THANK YOU!
Good Job. Straight to the point and not allot of wasting time talking. Just straight to the point advice and repair.
Man! This saves me about $800 at least! I also checked your other video on testing the Mass Air Flow Sensor and saved another $600+ there doing it myself so thanks very much!!
Your video really helped me out I deeply appreciate it I’ve never done this before follow your instructions everything perfect I was going to be changing the whole compressor but when I came across your video pointing out certain things mine ended up being the clutch as well save me time and stress thank you great job dude
This is probably the most helpful video I have seen regarding proper spacing. Most videos dont even mention it.
I appreciate your video. I have a 2005 3.0 Ford Escape. I got a replacement pulley for $96.50 at O'Reilly's Auto. It already has the new bearing in it. The engine sets sideways so THANK GOD the pulley is easy to get to by taking off the tire and dust shield. I Pretty much followed your video step by step and the job was done within an hour. Thanks again. Signed, TH-cam Mechanic!
One of the best video I've seen on TH-cam! Your camera work is excellent! The sound and lighting and clarity of image was excellent! And you know what you're talking about! I'm a video professional and My hat is off to you! I thoroughly appreciate this video!
Thank you. used this method on my 1998 towncar. The bearing was making a sound that i was convinced was air in the coolant. it turned out to be the a/c bearing vibrating.The only thing i did different was using the a heavy screwdriver to put pressure behind the pulley and gently tapping the side of it with a hammer vibrate it off. Worked like a dream and no more vibration... excellent video and saved me a fortune.
I know this video was posted a few years ago but, thanks! just finished my truck and you made it easy. Keep em coming!
Nice video, dude! You sure have an extensive knowledge of car repairs as I also watched most of your other videos.