How to Remove and Replace an AC Compressor Clutch and Bearing (Long Version)

Подписаться 1,1 млн

Просмотров 920 тыс.

50% 1

Here is a step by step guide 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 over every step necessary for removing and replacing your a/c compressor clutch and bearing. You may also find these other videos useful:
How to replace inner and outer tie rod ends: • How to Remove and Repl...
How to test your inner and outer tie rods:
• How to Test and Inspec...
How to perform a parasitic battery drain test on your car:
• How to Perform a Paras...
Tools and Products Used in the Video:
Rubber Mallet: amzn.to/2boqR4g
Brakleen: amzn.to/2aObgcO
PB Blaster: amzn.to/2aRnF2w
My Aluminum Racing Jack: amzn.to/2b07U9K
Set of 3 Ton Aluminum Racing Jack Stands: amzn.to/2bmVTtT
Snap Ring Pliers: amzn.to/2botHsU
Rubber Mallet: amzn.to/2aO5nwf
Mechanics Inspection Mirror: amzn.to/2aO4W53
Please Consider Supporting My Channel at : / rnwdue to factors beyond the control of Ratchetsand Wrenches, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. Ratchetsand Wrenches assumes no liability for any property or personal damage that may arise from doing a repair on your vehicle after watching any of my repair video's. Due to factors beyond the control of Ratchetsand Wrenches, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Again Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Ratchetsand Wrenches.

Опубликовано:

8 сен 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 250

@AndreasStenberg 5 лет назад

Nice video. One tip about fitting the new bearing, if it is too tight to tap in easily. You could stick the new bearing in the freezer for an hour or so and it will most likely slide right in.

@Miguel-mx9op 8 дней назад

Putting it in the freezer would make it tighter dipshit

@BrianTozer 2 года назад

Great job! This is how instructional videos should be done. I appreciate that you didn't skip steps.

@corbinsneed 8 лет назад

Changed out my clutch today. looked at this video a couple of times before i did it. I'm no mechanic at all. the hardest part was the snap ring. thanks!

@marcsmith3881 8 лет назад

Great Video! What I have found when putting in a new bearing on pulleys, I use the old bearing/race and hammer them in.

@Xxmeca421xX 3 года назад

Sounds like metal on metal squealing lol

@MassWalt 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video. Just want to mention: when installing the new pully bearing, add some locktite to the outer surface of the new bearing before installing it into the pully. Also, if you take notice of the small tabs that help lock the old bearing in place, make sure to redent the tabs after the new bearing is installed. This way the pully wont walk off the new bearing. This happened to me after I installed a new pully bearing. Just wanted to make mention. Thanks..

@holoxfauxfecs5651 4 года назад

Ha! Second time in a row this week where I look up a DIY and came to this channel. This guy is amazing!

@DelusionRoad 6 лет назад

Hate to be redundant, but thats the best repair video I've seen. Thank You.

@thewcalame506 8 лет назад

I started to get an intermittent noise on my 2006 tundra compressor. Thanks to your video, I will be tackling it tomorrow. There are too many guys who have videos where they say, "_____ has to be removed." The next thing you see is the part removed. They do the same with re-assembly. I already know what has to be removed. I need to see how to do it. Thanks for the step-by-step detail.

@joecarney2027 8 лет назад

I think this is the most informative well done DIY vid i've ever watched...thanks.

@myRatchets 8 лет назад

+Joe Carney np, thanks for your comment. cheers

@seriousshenanigans7609 6 лет назад

Agreed! Great video!

@Asteros3D 5 лет назад

Agreed!!!

@putonthearmerofgod2037 3 года назад

@@myRatchets .. hey boss I got a f150 Triton V8 2002 .the crank sensor is right beside of it and I need to change it can I just loosen it up some just so I can get the sensor out then there's four bolts holding the air compressor on right

@rexland2401 3 года назад

I gave a thumbs up on this man’s comments very well done

@naujcdl 10 лет назад

Easiest explanation ever. Finally someone who works on cars jusy like your average person. A+

@myRatchets 10 лет назад

naujcdl Thanks for your comment, glad you like the video.

@willmartruckingllc1586 6 лет назад

Probably the best money-saving AC clutch replace video. Thanks!

@70nastyfish 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video! The rubber bushings wore out on my clutch. Did the same thing, went to the salvage yard and bought just the clutch for ten bucks. Fixed in ten minutes.

@autoparts3217 8 лет назад

i LIKE THAT YOU DIDN'T USE ANY FANCY TOOLS... JUST HAMMERS SCREWDRIVERS AND PRYBARS. BUT YET WAS NOT RECKLESS OR DAMAGING TO ANYTHING.

@Shryquill 6 лет назад

Great job dude, all the information and tips with no fluff in-between, excellently made video!

@GraceAppliance 7 лет назад

Great job, you've given me the confidence to tackle this on my e250 with what seems like a similar issue. I appreciate the time you took.

@jochenh.8268 9 лет назад

Thanks for sharing. Great video, I liked the part with the mirror and the recording is excellent - you can see everything. The explanations and commenting of each of your working steps are very helpful as well. A big thank you!

@jessicaortiz2667 8 лет назад

this is one of the greatest videos i haven watch Ratchets and Wrenches, he is so good very professional and explicit, i have a noise on my ac compressor clutch, my car is a 08 vw gti and the whole compressor is so expense is almost$600 bucks on the dealer, so i gonna try just replacing the clutch hope the problem get fix, thanks again for your help

@SerbanCMusca-ut8ny 3 года назад

Hands down the best video on the matter! Thank you so much for this! Take care

@XTraDamien 8 лет назад

Great job explaining everything! Thank You!

@giosuerossitadeo7412 Год назад

I'm really impressed that your pulley didnt bend after those hard hammer hits , today I rewind the coil ando change the bearing my pulley bent a little ,hope no future problems

@thomstittle 7 лет назад

Thanks for the video from Oklahoma! Like the included info of the clutch operation and other info. I feel much more confident to get this done and what to look for. Have a great day!

@spelunkerd 10 лет назад

Great job! I did a vid of this repair in a dodge ram -- very similar difficult points. The hardest for me was finding parts. One thing people should know is that the splines on the pulley may not be symmetrical, so there is only one way for the pulley to go on in some vehicles.

@myRatchets 10 лет назад

spelunkerd Ahh good point, glad you mentioned it spelunkerd. Cheers

@lite1979 4 года назад

I got a replacement bearing for my 2003 Dodge Dakota from www.intheclutchbearings.com

@bvnseven 4 года назад

Very Good, very thorough, very well explained.

@xSP3CTREx 8 лет назад

Great and helpful video - replacing the AC clutch assembly on my 04 Taurus DOHC, pulley seized sideways against the housing and burned a belt. You helped point me in the right direction for everything I needed. Heading out to jack it up, fingers crossed lol

@yassershaikh750 9 лет назад

Thank you so much. This helped me figure out the problem and a strategy to fix my 2000 Ford Taurus V6 3.0 L DOHC. I will try and post a video when I work on it. Thanks a bunch again.

@trachito 7 лет назад

thanks for this video! I think this is the problem with my highlander and was afraid the whole compressor was messed up. this will be much easier.

@scruffysstash 2 года назад

Really appreciate the time to make this video. Quite useful for me now.

@JustContinuous 9 лет назад

First I want to say the video you made or replacing the upper and lower intake manifolds on the Monte Carlo was great. I followed your steps and I've replaced my upper and lower intake manifold on my 2000 MC SS with ease. It now runs very quiet. Now I am hearing a knocking sound when my AC is turned on. After watching this video I feel I can make the replacement with ease. As long as the steps remain the same as described on this ford.

@darrenstevenson8819 7 лет назад

Great DIY on A/C compressor clutch replacement.

@rickyjackson-trevino3693 2 года назад

I can not stress this enough! THANK YOU!!!

@jasonturner2994 2 года назад

Thank you for this great video! I’m tackling a Ford Expedition clutch job this weekend.

@DerekDCosta 4 года назад

So well done. Thank you very much. I will attempt to fix the bearing/clutch on my Toyota 4 Runner with much more confidence now.

@Speeddemon3 7 лет назад

Hands down fantastic video and you don't miss a thing! Please keep up the stellar work my friend!!!

@kaiserboy3317 Год назад

Superb!!! Best how to video I've seen with the extras like tools needed, autozone loaner tool number, torque specs etc... the only thing that would make it better would be you two helping me change mine. Great video! I just subscribed, keep up the good work! Appreciate your brightness!!!

@hermanrogers1325 3 года назад

I got this same problem with my 04 mustang GT automatic dark shadow gray and the mechanics want 1000 dollars so with this video I will do it myself Great video man keep them coming

@dvsleddude 7 лет назад

To clarify this video. Your problem was a bad clutch not a bearing. I agree it was worthwhile to replade the bearing anyway. My truck makes noise when I turn the AC on, and no noise when it off. Yours is just the opposite because the clutch rubbed. So, is it reasonable to deduce that a noise with the AC on would be the bearing (because of the load)?

@bbushong67 Год назад

It's worthwhile to replace the entire set, to include the pulley with bearing and clutch. Both the pulley and clutch faces were worn beyond repair and should have been replaced.

@rivolinho 8 лет назад

Thanks for this great video. I have a very noisey air con clutch/pulley problem which I didnt have a clue how to resolve. Can definitely sort this out myself now!

@lionelsoto2327 4 года назад

Thank you , great information, good work.

@IIIDrDoctorIII 4 года назад

Great video! Told me what I needed and really easy to watch. Bye-bye screwdriver, though. Haha

@joshcorn2021 Год назад

thankyou for talking it through, it was very helpful to me.

@unisan933 3 года назад

分かりやすかったです。身近な工具で実践して下さり大変参考になりました。Thanks.

@shanefrank3281 3 года назад

Thanks My ranger is having some issues and this video helps quite a bit. I took the pulley off and the bearing in it was toast. The inner race and balls fell out. The outer race wouldn't press out like yours because on the back side there were some little tabs that prevent the bearing from being pressed out. I could have ground them off and pressed it out, but decided to go for a new pulley

@Itsall2BaD 2 года назад

Hi Shane, wondering if after replacing yours if the sound went away. I just spent the last 3 wks dealing with the compressor issues on my 09 ranger. Ive already reinstalled a new clutch coil, new pully, and and new clutch but still have a slight grinding noise like the pulley is scraping against the plastic electrical connector on the clutch coil. Does your spin totally free?

@chris4883-e9f 4 года назад

Awesome bro! Part of my research project for my 2000 GT. Didn't know about the space/spec between the pulley and the clutch. It isn't even mentioned in my Chiltons.

@transmissions509 5 лет назад

Extremely helpful and to the point. Thank you.

@freedomman1981able 8 лет назад

The video has been given me a lot of useful tips and tricks on its subject. Thank you very much for sharing!

@hollynites445 8 лет назад

EXCELLENT! THANK YOU RATCHETS AND WRENCHES.

@clintlewis1719 8 лет назад

great video sir. Glad to see people fixing their own stuff and saving money ! well done

@CraigJsTube 9 лет назад

Great Video! You should write the tech manuals for everything!

@UFOGHOSTHUNTER 6 лет назад

AC feels so good right now!!

@chuckhere 8 лет назад

Great Video, My AC locked-up, and burned-up the belt. Going to give this repair, a try, You made it look easy ! ! !

@myRatchets 8 лет назад

+Chuck Cummings Sounds like your compressor locked up, if you cant turn the clutch by hand than you'll need to replace the compressor, condensor and receiver/drier on your car look in my channel for those videos. gl

@chuckhere 8 лет назад

+RatchetsAnd Wrenches Yes, crawled under car, and found that yes, the clutch does Not turn, so I will be switching-out the whole AC unit. Thank You, for that insight.

@brandonboodoo558 8 лет назад

+RatchetsAnd Wrenches No need to change the condensor as you can easily flush out the system as if the compressor is locked up, it would have black oil in the system in which you would have to flush out the system. No need to replace anything but the compressor and drier

@matthewkelly4396 2 года назад

Very well done. Clear explanation and video. Thank you

@clarawyant8266 8 лет назад

OH MY GOD THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!!! Mine started to knock and my clutch is catching, but the whole AC compressor assembly is like $200. At least now I can test these two first to see if that is the issue. I replaced my tensioner assembly and fuel pump a few months back, its a pain to CONSTANTLY be under my hood over my whole serpentine assembly, but now I can check all of my pulley's to make sure they're good! Could the hammer+socket work for a wheel bearing as well?

@DelusionRoad 6 лет назад

yes

@rlprgp62 9 лет назад

Just replaced the clutch and compressor on a 2002 Ford Escape. Thanks for the video.

@albertogutierrez2534 6 лет назад

Thanks great video work great on my 1997 f150. greetings from Texas

@joleenherradura9269 9 лет назад

Your video is going to help me alot in the next few days. I recently started hearing a squealing noise coming from my 2005 jeep liberty. We are certain it is a bad ac clutch bearing. We have purchased a new clutch assembly and plan on putting it on ourselves thanks to you video. I do have a question, what kond of cleaner did you spray on the coil before putting on the new parts?

@owlteachereducation 3 года назад

Brilliant. Many thanks from England

@anthonyrodriguez2613 4 года назад

Thx you for showing the procedure to replace a fault clutch or pulley bearing

@Beat-um9gd 7 лет назад

this is very helpfull thank you very much

@marknarretto1514 8 лет назад

Great video !

@carnut9193 9 лет назад

The way I get new bearings in is by putting the bearing in the freezer and the pulley in the oven, pull them both out and the new bearing will drop right in.

@yassershaikh750 9 лет назад

Car Nut Do you think the temperature changes would affect the integrity of the parts though?

@carnut9193 9 лет назад

I've personally never had an issue with doing it. The temperature difference isn't really that extreme.

@precipitate1978 8 лет назад

+Yasser Shaikh Nah we do it on 5000$ silver bearings in air craft engines all the time, will be fine

@blackydogwood8405 8 лет назад

+Car Nut thanks for the added info, that's what these reply's or for, 2 questions though, 1) what tempter do you set the oven on? and 2) how long do you leave the parts in the oven and freezer?

@30hocbry 6 лет назад

Yasser Shaikh they make induction heaters for this very reason. And they get much hotter.

@salvatorevasapollo3622 7 лет назад

anche se non comprendo la lingua, sei stato molto bravo.complimenti

@nw1018 8 лет назад

This was such a well done video. Really helped me in fixing the same problem.

@aggrobob79 8 лет назад

best explained video I have ever found!

@myRatchets 8 лет назад

+aggrobob79 Glad you liked it, thanks.

@ismaelcoronajr Год назад

I know I'm a few years late. But thank you. I was worried I had the wrong clutch. As the new one doesn't have those huge rubber nobs. But everything else looks the same besides my bolt. The new on is a little larger than 8mm on the old one. Hope it all goes together well. Gotta love ford...

@bbushong67 Год назад

There are different designs that all work the same. One more reason to replace the clutch and pulley together. The ones in that video were worn way beyond serviceable limits. Not the best idea to stick a used clutch on a used pulley. They should be replaced as a set.

@danc1197 7 лет назад

If you're hearing pulley noise and you can't tell which one put a stethascope on and put the diaphragm on each belt driven part. The part making the noise will be magnified through the stethascope. The other parts will not be very loud with scope on. Process of elimination. Also you mentioned the ac compressor only engages when you turn ac on. A lot of modern vehicles use ac compressor for the window defroster as well. Because compressed air clears the windows faster.

@DavidMartin-vj7el 8 лет назад

Great job!

@Zion-jw3gm 6 лет назад

Simply Awsome! Thank you thank you

@gargaunele0 4 года назад

Great! Thank you! 😎

@letitride54 3 года назад

Excellent video

@danielquick9413 8 лет назад

Thanks man! appreciate all the info!!

@ririenheryudarini 4 года назад

very good, its very clear explanation

@jeffter2471 3 года назад

nice video, thanks for the info. next time though if you put the bearing in the freezer the day before and get it nice and frozen it will press easier.

@bbushong67 Год назад

Better yet, toss that slap worn out pulley and clutch plate and just put new parts in. Way easier, and both of those parts were terribly worn beyond service limits. If the bearing is worn bad enough to need replacement, the face of the pulley is probably also shot like the one in the video.

@jasonmarquette 8 лет назад

Great Video, Thanks for sharing!

@MrBow54 10 лет назад

Yep you can always teach an old dog Thanks for the video you saved me $600 did it myself

@myRatchets 10 лет назад

Bow sr Very glad to hear you saved a bunch of money, have a cold one on me than :-)

@cromagnon305 7 лет назад

You know what's the same size as the new bearing and doesn't matter if you hammer on it? The old bearing. Also, spinning the pulley has no effect while removing it from the compressor as you need to remove the center race (fixed), not the outer race (spins). You need to work it from different angles whenever possible. thanks for the video though

@DIRTDIVER882 7 лет назад

makes it seem pretty simple thx man 👍👍👍👍

@MartyMcFlyV 9 лет назад

Nice.....Its awesome fixing stuff.

@rustyshackleford6934 Год назад

This was really really helpful man. Thanks!!! ^.^

@topimam69 8 лет назад

thanks friend for the video I will save me good money

@michaelwilson1114 8 лет назад

very, very informative, well done, thanks

@abedj1220 5 лет назад

very good explanation. great video. helped a lot. thanks.

@FamiliarPresenc3 Год назад

Different car but this video was extremely informative for me :D my Getz A/C compressor i think is seized up and now the clutch bit is loose like the one in the video. Wasnt sure how serious it was because originally i thought the pulley itself was fucked aha.

@naturallyworkinit 2 года назад

I appreciate the video!!

@markaition 9 лет назад

Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us. I Have a 2001 Seat Leon and the AC is not working at all. When it received a refrigerant gas charge, it was working fine for about 10 minutes and then it just stopped working, So we have removed the gas to check for any obstructions on the AC line and put in new gas. It worked for about 15 minutes and stopped working just like the first time. The AC clutch makes a noise just like the one in this video, So I removed the clutch and it definitely looks like it needs a replacement, however, I wanted to be sure it's just a clutch problem, so I used a rubber ring to lock the clutch together and make sure the compressor was spinning, but still the AC is not working. Any ideas on what to try next? maybe a bad compressor? thank you in advance!

@shermuhammed5564 6 лет назад

Thank you Sir, I'd love to get further details on 4wd operation using the manual hub lock systems, example what happens inside when you lock the hubs, but don't engage 4wd and vice versa.

@Yz85rider338 6 лет назад

Sher Moh'd spend a bit of time on Google and you should find plenty of info and videos as to how 4wd engagement and manual locking hubs work!

@rider-uj2kr 7 лет назад

Very good explanation.

@realestateinfonet9041 3 года назад

Great video! Thanks!

@victorrios8219 5 лет назад

Thanks for your video,good expanation...

@zthermo 9 лет назад

Awesome vid! I'm doing the same repair on a '05 chevy malibu maxx. I hear the same metal to metal noise when idling and there IS play in the pulley side to side. Also, when the AC is on, don't hear the compressor turn on and the air is not cold. Tested pressure of low pressure line and it's 110 psi! Do you think its the clutch or the entire compressor?

@dannychuqui4797 8 лет назад

Hi, good job as always! Question? So definitely I got to measure that space? between the clutch and the pulley? what happened if you don't measure! thanks, thumbs up!!

@anotherselection5957 4 года назад

Great job

@mach1553 4 месяца назад

I seen one video using a puller that broke the clutch assembly.

@dannym5987 2 года назад

Great video !! I have question my bearing seized pulley is gone how can I remove bearing coil is in the way cant get coil retainer clip thanks

@joeapache342 Год назад

what if the clutch is always engaged ? yes, AC cold OFF but seems clutch engaged; but no AC cold :(. Thanks for sharing.

@arseplascencia9325 6 лет назад

Buen video me va a ayudar demasiado gracias

@tpowell453 8 лет назад

Excellent video broski! Thanks very much. Very helpful!

@praveenergi4430 7 лет назад

Nice video useful one

@praveenergi4430 7 лет назад

No please help me about ac work s

@praveenergi4430 7 лет назад

Call me my number 7799399418

@feribi2023 9 лет назад

Hi, if the clutch is locked up, how would I know if I need to replace the clutch or the compressor? Or both... I can't rotate the clutch (car off, ac off), pressure was too high in the low side and don't know if it messed up the compressor. On good system, if the ac is off, can you rotate the clutch by hand? It's fixed to the shaft of the compressor like you mentioned. Btw, great video and thanks for explaining how the clutch itself works, I found it really valuable.

@myRatchets 9 лет назад

Fernando Ibarrola yes, if you cant move the clutch by hand your compressor is seized and needs to be replaced along with your condensor and drier. search my channel for video's on how to do these. gl

@feribi2023 9 лет назад

RatchetsAnd Wrenches Thanks!