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

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:
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[@AndreasStenberg]

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.

[@corbinsneed]

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!

[@BrianTozer]

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

[@MassWalt]

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..

[@jochenh.8268]

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!

[@marcsmith3881]

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]

Sounds like metal on metal squealing lol

[@thewcalame506]

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.

[@Shryquill]

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

[@holoxfauxfecs5651]

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

[@GraceAppliance]

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.

[@DelusionRoad]

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

[@thomstittle]

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!

[@willmartruckingllc1586]

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

[@Speeddemon3]

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

[@70nastyfish]

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.

[@naujcdl]

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

[@myRatchets]

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

[@autoparts3217]

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

[@freedomman1981able]

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

[@xSP3CTREx]

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

[@jessicaortiz2667]

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

[@XTraDamien]

Great job explaining everything! Thank You!

[@yassershaikh750]

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.

[@JustContinuous]

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.

[@DerekDCosta]

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.

[@joecarney2027]

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

[@myRatchets]

+Joe Carney np, thanks for your comment. cheers

[@seriousshenanigans7609]

Agreed! Great video!

[@Asteros3D]

Agreed!!!

[@putonthearmerofgod2037]

@@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]

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

[@kaiserboy3317]

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!!!

[@SerbanCMusca-ut8ny]

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

[@spelunkerd]

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]

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

[@lite1979]

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

[@rivolinho]

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!

[@clintlewis1719]

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

[@nw1018]

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

[@joleenherradura9269]

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?

[@scruffysstash]

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

[@unisan933]

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.

[@transmissions509]

Extremely helpful and to the point. Thank you.

[@darrenstevenson8819]

Great DIY on A/C compressor clutch replacement.

[@AndyNav1]

You make look easy! Would you please let me know if it's possible to do the same for a 2006 ML500. The pulley on the AC compressor is broken and I don't necessarily want to take out the compressor to change the pulley. Thanks for you help

[@jasonturner2994]

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

[@rlprgp62]

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

[@christopherware4883]

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.

[@McFly-guitars-n-stuff]

Nice.....Its awesome fixing stuff.

[@trachito]

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.

[@bvnseven]

Very Good, very thorough, very well explained.

[@danielquick9413]

Thanks man! appreciate all the info!!

[@giosuerossitadeo7412]

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

[@cap1668]

It is very good video. Joe may i know it is some workshop call Compressor Clutch as magnet, thanks

[@rickyjackson-trevino3693]

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

[@lionelsoto2327]

Thank you , great information, good work.

[@jasonmarquette]

Great Video, Thanks for sharing!

[@dominiclloyd5999]

Great informative video. Thanks.

[@matthewkelly4396]

Very well done. Clear explanation and video. Thank you

[@DIRTDIVER882]

makes it seem pretty simple thx man 👍👍👍👍

[@dannym5987]

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

[@dannychuqui4797]

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!!

[@shanefrank3281]

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]

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?

[@joshcorn2021]

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

[@djmajiktuch82]

I have a 2001 ford ranger 3.0 v6. is replacing of the clutch and bering on the compressor a symptom of high rpms when the compressor is engaged? I get about 1400-1500 rpms when the clutch engages and if you press on the gas pedal the rpms stay at 1400 to 1500.

[@Burrmao196]

How do you get the whole compressor out though??? I can't find any videos on KZbin I have the same engine in my 02 MGM

[@marknarretto1514]

Great video !

[@Beat-um9gd]

this is very helpfull thank you very much

[@hollynites445]

EXCELLENT! THANK YOU RATCHETS AND WRENCHES.

[@rider-uj2kr]

Very good explanation.

[@hermanrogers1325]

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

[@abedj1220]

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

[@Zion-jw3gm]

Simply Awsome! Thank you thank you

[@IIIDrDoctorIII]

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

[@extorter]

would this cause the a/c tensioner to bounce around alot? also would it cause rpm dips/surges when coming to a complete stop when a/c is on?

[@clarawyant8266]

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]

yes

[@CraigJsTube]

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

[@albertogutierrez2534]

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

[@dvsleddude]

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]

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.

[@rustyshackleford6934]

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

[@letitride54]

Excellent video

[@owlteachereducation]

Brilliant. Many thanks from England

[@chuckhere]

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

[@myRatchets]

+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]

+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]

+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

[@laidback6068]

is this the same as on a uk version renault megane 1.6 dynamique? ? i have a whinning noise my engine sounds like a gokart or a old elecrtric car its whine whine whinneeee is that the airpump? thnks

[@anthonyrodriguez2613]

One question when adjusting the rap on the clutch what was the gap range ?

[@basskicker7488]

I order a new clutch kit for my 2000 Dodge Dakota, and the spacers did not fit. I’m lost here. Any help?

[@markaition]

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!

[@DavidMartin-vj7el]

Great job!

[@realestateinfonet9041]

Great video! Thanks!

[@perfection4749]

Excellent! Thnx for instructional

[@ririenheryudarini]

very good, its very clear explanation

[@salvatorevasapollo3622]

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

[@anujgupta2008]

hi.. i would like to know while manually rotating the clutch, does the compressor shaft also rotates or the compressor shaft only rotates when clutch is engaged

[@amrahimi]

Air conditioning re- gassed but cooling and was blowing warm air. I checked for leaks at home with dishwasher liquid into water and pour the water on TX valve and found the leaks When I changed the TX valve O ring but air is still coming out. Is it evaporator, O ring or the pip has hold on it under the dash. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you

[@zthermo]

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?

[@kathmells5087]

Good day sir. it is okey to replace only the ac compressor magnetic coil for toyota yaris(vios here in the philippines)

[@naturallyworkinit]

I appreciate the video!!

[@aggrobob79]

best explained video I have ever found!

[@myRatchets]

+aggrobob79 Glad you liked it, thanks.

[@shermuhammed5564]

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]

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!

[@victorrios8219]

Thanks for your video,good expanation...

[@goralczyk333]

excellent videos. keepthem coming

[@kittyhawk9886]

Great Video!

[@arseplascencia9325]

Buen video me va a ayudar demasiado gracias

[@pedrosanchez8382]

Thanks for the video, you save me $$ thanks again

[@michaelwilson1114]

very, very informative, well done, thanks

[@ozzstars_cars]

good job, thanks for making the video

[@myRatchets]

Ozzstar np, thanks for watching.

[@anthonyrodriguez2613]

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

[@UFOGHOSTHUNTER]

AC feels so good right now!!