A/C compressor clutch bearing

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A/C compressor clutch bearing

Post by CLTXY00 » Thu Jan 06, 2022 7:23 pm

Has anyone changed the air conditioning compressor clutch bearing in the belt pulley. My A/C compressor clutch is working ok but the pulley bearing is developing a screech. Any information much appreciated. (Probe 1997 V6)

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Re: A/C compressor clutch bearing

Post by Micron » Thu Jan 06, 2022 8:10 pm

Are you sure it’s the pulley and not just the belt? I believe that if they become shiny they can cause that sort of noise.

As for changing it, it’s not something I have done myself.
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Re: A/C compressor clutch bearing

Post by mojo98 » Thu Jan 06, 2022 10:28 pm

I agree Trevor, check the belt, may need a new one, as for the pulley bearing easy to change, knock it out with a socket (or get it pressed out) again knock tin new one in with a socket.

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Re: A/C compressor clutch bearing

Post by CLTXY00 » Fri Jan 07, 2022 9:31 am

I did replace the belts 2 years ago with quality ACDELCO belts and have not done much mileage since so I didn't suspect the belt but you make a very good point of checking this first.

I will get the belt off for further inspection and possibly change it out anyway whilst checking the pulley as well.

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Re: A/C compressor clutch bearing

Post by Micron » Fri Jan 07, 2022 11:12 am

CLTXY00 wrote:
Fri Jan 07, 2022 9:31 am
I did replace the belts 2 years ago with quality ACDELCO belts and have not done much mileage since so I didn't suspect the belt but you make a very good point of checking this first.

I will get the belt off for further inspection and possibly change it out anyway whilst checking the pulley as well.
once the belt is off, you could give it a spin with your hand, to see if it sounds noisy? or for piece of mind, just get it changed?

It might even be that the belt needs adjusting.
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