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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 03:49 PM
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I've had a little intermittent squeak type noise that I seem to have at least stopped for now by removing the AC belt. However, when I was under the car last weekend I saw what looked like quite a bit of shiny (liquid) on the bottom half of the AC/pulley. I couldn't get a good look with the steering rack in the way and can't see from the top. Was thinking about pulling the steering so I can see in there (and I need to replace the crank pulley), but I had some questions first. Does the AC get any oil from the engine, or is it self contained/lubricated? After removing the rack and putting it back in, will the power steering bleed any air that gets in the system back up to the reservoir? What do I need to do about the AC system in the event I find a problem with the compressor and have to remove it?
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by azzhauler
Does the AC get any oil from the engine, or is it self contained/lubricated?
If you are referring to the air conditioning, no.....the system is self contained, and does not use engine oil.

Originally Posted by azzhauler
After removing the rack and putting it back in, will the power steering bleed any air that gets in the system back up to the reservoir?
There is a procedure in the service manual to bleed the system.
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What do I need to do about the AC system in the event I find a problem with the compressor and have to remove it?
First you need to determine if you have a leak. You can use a dye and a black light to find the origin....if it is not obvious.

No offense, but based on these questions, you need to get a service manual so you can get aquainted with the systems you will be working on..
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