Easy to replace A/C clutch?
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Easy to replace A/C clutch?
lost my manual long time ago. So Im just going to throw money at the problem until it goes away (Bad noise when i first turn on the A/C)
is it really easy to replace? I wont accidentally blow freeon in my face?
is it really easy to replace? I wont accidentally blow freeon in my face?
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Re: Easy to replace A/C clutch? (Kale)
Replacing the entire compressor is really simple (Des require evacuating the Freon, then pulling a vaccum and refilling Freon), but changing just the clutch is usually more of a bitch.
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Re: Easy to replace A/C clutch? (scorp508)
hmn, but do I have to dump the freeon to change the clutch? I'm not sure if its just sitting on a shaft sticking out of the compressor or not.
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Re: Easy to replace A/C clutch? (Kale)
Looks pretty straight forward (looking at my 89 shop manual) but requires using a special clutch pulley holding tool (looks like a huge box wrench) and something called a clutch plate removal tool.
My 89 has a nipon compressor, you may not need these tools if you've got something different.
My 89 has a nipon compressor, you may not need these tools if you've got something different.
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Re: Easy to replace A/C clutch? (scorp508)
For that I don't think you do. Not positive.
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Re: Easy to replace A/C clutch? (Kale)
hmn, but do I have to dump the freeon to change the clutch? I'm not sure if its just sitting on a shaft sticking out of the compressor or not.
I recently replaced the AC clutch on my '94 and I was able to do it myself without breaking open the refrigerent lines. There is one bolt and two snap rings that hold the clutch parts on there. The snap rings are tricky to get off of there with the lines in place, but it can be done.
