AC compressor replacement
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Most likely you don't need to replace the clutch, but rather you need to reshim it. The clutch is designed to operate with a specific air gap and they tend to fail at .7mm and the goal is to reduce that to .3 or .4mm. Search the boards for posts on this topic but you may be able to access the compressor from the passenger wheel well door (similar to how timing belt replacements are done). You'd need to remove the serpentine belts then pull the clutch off - some have done it without a puller but plan on renting a tool. You may also find useful vids on Youtube.
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Most likely you don't need to replace the clutch, but rather you need to reshim it. The clutch is designed to operate with a specific air gap and they tend to fail at .7mm and the goal is to reduce that to .3 or .4mm. Search the boards for posts on this topic but you may be able to access the compressor from the passenger wheel well door (similar to how timing belt replacements are done). You'd need to remove the serpentine belts then pull the clutch off - some have done it without a puller but plan on renting a tool. You may also find useful vids on Youtube.
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06-18-2012 03:19 PM