How to Remove and Replace an AC Compressor Clutch and Bearing - Quick Version

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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[@abitcraze]

Good Job. Straight to the point and not allot of wasting time talking. Just straight to the point advice and repair.

[@alexboriqua688]

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! Worse part of the whole job was the damn snap rings and doing them blind.

[@davidyarbrough6922]

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.

[@joshlouw1]

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!!

[@kevinseeney4762]

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

[@appleovereasy]

This is probably the most helpful video I have seen regarding proper spacing. Most videos dont even mention it. thx!

[@OG_overclocked]

I know this video was posted a few years ago but, thanks! just finished my truck and you made it easy. Keep em coming!

[@t.w.w]

Thank you!! Watched your video, took off the old parts and got the news on in relatively no time at all. I would have had no idea what I was doing without your help.

[@erroldillon1548]

One of the best video I've seen on KZbin! 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!

[@jakedouglassmith8779]

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, KZbin Mechanic!

[@rslimosSG1]

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.

[@georgeali7189]

Just use the old bearing to hit the new one in. Fits perfectly.

[@CvivaC]

Never thought about it, thanks man.

[@codesterbamb7744]

My bearing was totally shot and fell apart haha

[@td3993]

Be sure to drive the center of the old bearing when driving in the center part of the new bearing, or the outer part when driving in the outer part of the new bearing (say, into the pulley recess). Do not drive one part of the bearing causing forces to run through the balls (or rollers) of the new bearing to the other part you intend to drive in or you will damage the balls.

[@businessraptor127]

You want to clean the rust out and make it spotless if you want it to last. Give rust a starting point like the outside of the race and it's only got to migrate around the edge to the bearings and it eats itself again... waste of a part. See my freezer trick in the comments. And always prep your surfaces and remove *ALL* rust! Penetrating oil the surfaces and they will slide together easier too.

[@PUMAONE]

Maybe put bearing in the freezer for a bit may also help. Will shrink it a .001" or so

[@blackbuttecruizr]

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!

[@myRatchets]

Tom Raider sweet, always pays to think outside the box. thanks for commenting. cheers

[@blackbuttecruizr]

RatchetsAnd Wrenches I was just able to show a friend how easy it is who was doing it on a Mustang. He was super thrilled. He was lucky that his compressor is on the top of the engine... Thanks again.

[@mac1932]

Nice video, dude! You sure have an extensive knowledge of car repairs as I also watched most of your other videos.

[@alexandercahoulan6583]

man.....you are my go to guy. You posted this video which is EXACTLY what i was looking for. Just thank you dear sir.

[@davidfatula9209]

Very easy to follow. Very clear explanation and great tips. Thanks much.

[@kraiggrayson]

I never knew it was that easy to change the clutch. My own has stopped engaging and I was planning on carrying it to my AC guy. This video has given me the impetus to try fixing it myself.

[@DaddyL0rdLord]

😊

[@fabianglr]

Very much appreciated my friend. Great info for us beginners. Keep up the good work!

[@militegu]

I have no clue on how to work on auto ac, but your video is very clear and easy to follow you. Thanks!

[@superturbocharged]

Great video. Just did my 2000 GT. I almost waited too long. Couldn't even turn the bearing by hand and there was no rubber it the outer section. I did find that the wheel shims I had for my old RC10 worked perfectly. There are very thin and I came in a .020. Hobby shops may still carry these if you need them in a pinch.

[@NDLAP66]

Exellent! saved me from getting the whole compressor! Thank You.

[@Chevroldsmobuiac]

Thanks very much for this... changed my clutch and bearing out yesterday in less than an hour.

[@frankend1]

Thanks for posting this video! Very helpful.

[@chanvindersingh8573]

Hey man you are a zenius too because you didn't waste a second & gave the excellent results, love you. *

[@joannfagen4457]

Love how clear your videos are. Thank you.

[@Kieran46100]

Thank you for your excellent contribution, it was exactly the same issue with my Jag s type

[@g8gt6.08]

A really good video for the repair of the A/C clutch. Thank you very much for this. I'm going to do the one on Ford Explorer.. This made it easier to say the least..

[@seeboone2434]

thank you so much. this saved me so much time and money, it was driving me nuts!

[@ashleystewart7638]

Bypass

[@nicolastremblay7527]

I was thinking I needed a press, but the hammer really worked well and safe ! Thanks bud !

[@onewayFW]

super helpful and just finished changing my ac clutch, bearing and pulley. Thanks for the help!

[@Engineerboy100]

Good job once again, thank you so much man. I'm gonna do this job, not gonna video it this time but this helped me a lot thank you again!

[@robtam7529]

Put the bearing in the freezer for a few hours. Helps install.

[@snochicka]

That’s the trick that I use. The bearing almost drops in.

[@tinman9341]

I know it’s been since 2014 but thanks a lot buddy....you saved me at least $400 in a new compressor. Thanks!!!!!

[@budman3890]

The bearing on my AC clutch took a crap, of course it 95* out. I figure it's at least a $300 bill at the shop. After watching your video, I thought why not try it. I found the whole kit, clutch, pulley, coil, everything, at my local parts store for $90. Less than an hour later, voila, I have cold AC again. Super easy thanks to your video. Many Thanks!!

[@mike_t_007]

Have the same problem with our RX300. Going to look into finding a replacement compressor clutch. Thanks Man!

[@radenrezky]

I fixed my compressor magnetic clutch and annoying bearing noise based on your video, thanks man!!!

[@myRatchets]

***** Awesome, glad to hear it. Thanks for commenting.

[@danawhite2452]

Thank you my friend, I hope I have as easy of a time as you did in the video :-)))

[@leletipiham8156]

Thanks for letting other people know and sharing your knowledge.

[@hatchattack23]

Great video. Very easy to see what you are doing under the hood!

[@chrisaskme811]

Heat the bearing with a torch until its cherry red and put the pulley in the freezer, should drop right in fellas. Trust me.

[@pauljastrzebiec-milewski4410]

Heat the pooley with the torch??? What happens then with the lube inside bering and the plastic seal?? God FORBIT!!!😮😮😮

[@stevelong3249]

Loved this video. Great job of showing steps.

[@myRatchets]

Steve Long glad you liked the video, thanks for commenting. cheers

[@chazmuska]

Very informative and well explanined, subscribed.

[@rosannepappas5365]

Best video on how to remove the hub bearing. Thanks.

[@Richard-vw8no]

I have the same problem. Different Ford but hopefully I have enough room to pop the clutch out without having to remove the compressor. Big thanks for the video.

[@testacorsa150]

Very well done tutorial! Thank you!

[@MrVailtown]

Your voice is easy for old man to hear which is nice. Ty

[@orlandoparedes669]

Thank you man!!! its good tutorial expert!!

[@stepitupmorons8704]

GOOD STUFF MAN,, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS,

[@Therabithole]

Grat video, great edition!. Greetings from Argentina!

[@RoxySit]

Thank you for this very helpful information.

[@ballhawk387]

Excellent, very concise. But in my case, everything that was supposed to pull out was very stuck. Also, found it critical to use *heavy duty* snap ring pliers. Most notably, the top part of the clutch (3:24), to the point I I was unable to even *pry* it out, and that's taken for granted in *every* video of this procedure I've found. I eventually got it out after alternately shooting Free All penetrating lubricant into the center hole and on top of the rim to get behind the plate and turning the plate, then putting it back with a longer center bolt of the same threading, so the vibration of driving the vehicle could work the lubricant in while driving it. Eventually I was able to free it by tapping the end with a hammer while turning it, bouncing the hammer along the edge while moving it over a bit. The Free All did work its way into the splines. Then I applied anti-seize to the splines so this doesn't happen again. As of this edit I'm waiting for the Free All to work through to be able to hammer the remains of the bearing out. Should have replaced the entire clutch assembly, because the coils looks beat. But that's a project for another day.

[@hamantha3517]

Thank God for you making this video. Can't wait to do it myself hahaha I did not want to go to someone and get ripped off so happy!!!! Very thorough.

[@LaristonAntoine]

Straight to the point and easy to follow.

[@loreall.2461]

Really enjoyed your video. I was able to see that my clutch is moving, however I can’t measure it. I have normal low side pressure and was able to recently fill, but my high side is O. The blower and all fans are working. What would I check next?

[@carrolpetre2208]

Great job of showing how to do this. I need to replace the coil, but it is only one more step once you have off the pulley and bearing. Thanks.

[@myRatchets]

***** np, good luck with the repair. thanks for watching.

[@ColinRickards]

Thanks for the great video :)

[@godoboca8]

Thank you very much for your video, it has been very useful for me. One Question: how long should the Clutch remain activated in each cycle?

[@aram4559]

Plain simple Understood! Thank you!

[@ritmopachanguero]

Helpful video... Thank you

[@Canodrilo]

Buen video gracias!! Tu video me dio toda informacion para arreglar mi auto..

[@junggyuszko]

Hi! Thanks for the video very helpful. Is it possible to change the magnetic coil as well without removing the a/c unit? I have a 2003 Mazda 6 GG 2.3i, I believe they have the same a/c. Thank you!

[@ArjanWiskerke]

Thank you for this instructive video. I think when you hammer-out the bearing you should be wearing ear plugs. (I admit I usually think of earplugs after hammering)

[@RingZero]

Great video brother.. my 03 Trailblazer has a compressor that does not engage, haven’t been able to troubleshoot yet.

[@kabahyahkhoom8563]

thank you so very much you really helped me. it was successful.

[@josephnorcalusa1710]

Helpful information, thank you for sharing...

[@billyjack3361]

Excellent videos. Thank you.

[@wishbone54]

Nice, clear directions. Thanks.

[@yochanantov5490]

You made it look easy...thanks!

[@Mrdhinesh1]

Good tutorial man.. I own Hyundai grand i10. I heard abnormal noise when I turn on the AC. When I took it to Hyundai service centre they told it was bearing noise and recommended me to change entire compressor. Now I have to take it local service shop to get the work done

[@HandSolo1]

Great video, good job.

[@patrickmccombe]

Good job. Thanks for the video.

[@protege1962]

Thank you brother good job! Helped me in a real pinch!. You rock bro👊👍

[@stephen3966]

Thanks, very comprehensive!

[@johnrichardson9790]

Good concise and well presented Good job.

[@abrahamflores7330]

Great video, saves a lot of money thank you

[@extremistindustries]

Really good instruction Mr

[@bigdan911]

absolutely great .....easy , quick no fuss,,,,,thanks a lot

[@sgalvo]

Very good video my firend. Lots of to the point tips to work with. Thanks

[@myRatchets]

Sloan Pilgrim np, glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting.

[@fortinomonterubio8510]

Good job!!,and very good explain.👍👍

[@mojo_plasma]

Excellent job!! Thanks for sharing knowledge!!

[@raymondcastro2613]

Always enjoy you the videos, Your the best.

[@Dsturb85]

This was very helpful. My car is a 2010 corolla even though it's different from your car the system works the same way. My ac stopped blowing cold the other day and only gets cool when my car is in motion while idling it is warm. Can you tell me the best way to diagnose warm ac? I'm not low on coolant. My best guess is a leak or my compressor or clutch.

[@mikeg5172]

Good video.. 1 issue though.. you realize that spinning the pulley while using the pry bar isnt doing what you think it is. The inside of bearing that makes contact with the Ac.compressor is spinning so even though you are spinning the pulley... you are putting pressure on the same spot where its connected.. so u were making it bind more. Other than that.. helped me a lot.. thanks!

[@andyroberts4089]

Great video! Thank you.

[@mikezupancic2182]

Great video. This will help me as I diagnose and repair my GMC

[@myRatchets]

Mike Zupancic Glad you liked it, thanks for commenting.

[@sebaxh22]

Very detailed. Thanks!

[@humdesi123]

u did an awesome job bro.

[@SamSam-us2fh]

Great job buddy 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@chanvindersingh8573]

Thank you soo much for the kind information, now I will make my lancer also good.

[@therightway8294]

Wow very good explanation thanks for ur efforts

[@wajahatnaqvi234]

Great vid! I have some questions, i am soon going to do a similar job with my civic 05. My question is that you deduced that play is in clutch whereas pulley is fine, ok agreed but talking about clutch, how do you make sure where is problem is? Is it the spacers? clutch itself? or the rotor going bad? In my case, pulley has play (confirmed) but i am not sure about clutch play, so what do you suggest me? I change the pulley bearing, spacers but how do i make sure that clutch itself needs replacement or not? and how to make sure that rotor is not bad i.e no play in rotor itself? Sorry if my post is not clear, i tried to present details as much as i can

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

Good video , well explained , thanks

[@mickeydavenport206]

How many shops on here charging people triple for you logging into KZbin 😭😂

[@rodolfoplasencia9739]

In Miami they'll charge $6-700 to replace a compressor when it only needs the clutch bearing.

[@Bocephus-ff2qe]

Excellent video. Thanks.

[@YOPHILLYYO]

Thanks for the video -- it was a big help !

[@myRatchets]

YOPHILLYYO np, glad to hear. cheers

[@kirabeaudette4668]

learned a lot from you in 2 videos. thank you

[@PNWTimber]

Thanks a lot! It was the same procedure on my 93 bronco, just on top of the motor instead of the bottom

[@jamesr.santana2090]

Buen video y trabajo explicando.

[@heczrivz2390]

Thanks this was a lot of help

[@troyspeers9029]

Great video.