A/C Compressor Clutch Replacement
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Melting Slicks
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A/C Compressor Clutch Replacement
What is involved with replacing the clutch on the A/c compressor? Mine is making some noise, but the compressor seems to be fine. Noise stops when the A/C is on and the clutch is engaged.
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More than likely the pulley brg. if it stops when engaged
remove the belt and try and wiggle the pulley, if it moves any at all its the bearing
Neal
remove the belt and try and wiggle the pulley, if it moves any at all its the bearing
Neal
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It sounds like I should be able to replace that without removing the compressor. I've never had one apart before. I have always replaced the compressor and clutch as an assembly, but the system works well and has a fresh charge. I'm hoping to fix it without opening the system.
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What is the clearance (in thousandths) between the magnet and clutch plate?
Clearance too tight can make a heck of a racket when the system is iff and the clutch is disengaged. A fix might be as basic as a simple adjustment....
Clearance too tight can make a heck of a racket when the system is iff and the clutch is disengaged. A fix might be as basic as a simple adjustment....
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The new replacement clutch hubs are about spot on as far as run out,(wobble). They do not have the cut outs on the face as the stock ones. they would not pass judging.
The advice about using the correct tool is necessary and the only way to install the clutch hub without damaging the thrust bearings inside the compressor. Lock your hammers up in the tool box because if you tap on the hub, you are tapping against the roller bearings on the thrust washer. The new clutch hub needs to be PULLED on with the special tool.
After the installation re-check the clearance between the pulley and clutch hub.
Dom
The advice about using the correct tool is necessary and the only way to install the clutch hub without damaging the thrust bearings inside the compressor. Lock your hammers up in the tool box because if you tap on the hub, you are tapping against the roller bearings on the thrust washer. The new clutch hub needs to be PULLED on with the special tool.
After the installation re-check the clearance between the pulley and clutch hub.
Dom
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Thanks for posting the specs.
I was away from my books when I asked the OP that question. Dave