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

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  • @davidyarbrough6922
    @davidyarbrough6922 8 років тому +4

    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.

  • @nlytend1
    @nlytend1 5 років тому +4

    I went to a local auto shop recently because my AC was blowing hot air at random. Funny thing is earlier that day I had an Uber passenger and right away he said the compressor was messed up. After leaving the shop they said I just had too much Freon and they would adjust it. I took off soon after paying them only to find that my AC was still blowing hot air. So I went back and they finally said that it was just the compressor which stopped spinning. They also said I would have to replace the whole AC unit because that’s just what you do. The main dude there quoted me $800 for the part. But here in the video you’re saying I only need a new compressor. I’m so glad I watched this because I don’t have $800 laying around and I need my AC working for my main income source. Boy I hate auto shops and dealerships, all they care about is making as much money off customers as possible.

    • @julioaviles6586
      @julioaviles6586 5 років тому

      Same thing happen to me today which I tried fixing and I tried putting it back and I broke little bolt how can I get it out any suggestions

    • @nlytend1
      @nlytend1 5 років тому

      julio aviles damn, that sucks. I’m still learning my way around a car myself so I don’t have an answer for you. Ask a mechanic friend or neighbor

  • @blackbuttecruizr
    @blackbuttecruizr 9 років тому +6

    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
      @myRatchets  9 років тому +1

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

    • @blackbuttecruizr
      @blackbuttecruizr 9 років тому +1

      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.

  • @alexboriqua688
    @alexboriqua688 6 років тому +7

    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.

  • @abitcraze
    @abitcraze 7 років тому +104

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

  • @joshlouw1
    @joshlouw1 8 років тому +14

    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
    @kevinseeney4762 3 роки тому +6

    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

  • @rslimosSG1
    @rslimosSG1 8 років тому

    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.

  • @appleovereasy
    @appleovereasy 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @kraiggrayson
    @kraiggrayson 5 років тому +4

    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.

  • @chanvindersingh8573
    @chanvindersingh8573 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @budman3890
    @budman3890 8 років тому

    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!!

  • @jakedouglassmith8779
    @jakedouglassmith8779 7 років тому

    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, UA-cam Mechanic!

  • @militegu
    @militegu 7 років тому +1

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

  • @georgeali7189
    @georgeali7189 6 років тому +158

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

    • @CvivaC
      @CvivaC 4 роки тому +4

      Never thought about it, thanks man.

    • @codesterbamb7744
      @codesterbamb7744 3 роки тому +3

      My bearing was totally shot and fell apart haha

    • @td3993
      @td3993 3 роки тому +7

      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.

    • @businessraptor134
      @businessraptor134 Рік тому +1

      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
      @PUMAONE Рік тому +1

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

  • @alexandercahoulan6583
    @alexandercahoulan6583 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @OG_overclocked
    @OG_overclocked 7 років тому +2

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

  • @robtam7529
    @robtam7529 4 роки тому +17

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

    • @snochicka
      @snochicka 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @t.w.w
    @t.w.w 7 років тому

    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.

  • @tinman9341
    @tinman9341 5 років тому +2

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

  • @erroldillon1548
    @erroldillon1548 9 років тому

    One of the best video I've seen on UA-cam! 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!

  • @radenrezky
    @radenrezky 9 років тому +1

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

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  9 років тому +2

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

  • @mac1932
    @mac1932 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @superturbocharged
    @superturbocharged 8 років тому +1

    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.

  • @ballhawk387
    @ballhawk387 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @MrVailtown
    @MrVailtown 4 роки тому

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

  • @Chevroldsmobuiac
    @Chevroldsmobuiac 8 років тому +1

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

  • @nicolastremblay7527
    @nicolastremblay7527 5 років тому

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

  • @mike_t_007
    @mike_t_007 4 роки тому

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

  • @mikeg5172
    @mikeg5172 4 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @carrolpetre2208
    @carrolpetre2208 9 років тому

    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
      @myRatchets  9 років тому

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

  • @Richard-vw8no
    @Richard-vw8no 8 років тому

    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.

  • @Mrdhinesh1
    @Mrdhinesh1 4 роки тому

    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

  • @onewayFW
    @onewayFW Рік тому

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

  • @Texaca
    @Texaca 5 років тому +2

    if you put the pulley in an oven overnight, at a low temperature, and the bearing in the freezer, once you pull it out of oven, lubricate the inside of the pulley, and the bearing. they'll will slide into each other very smoothly simultaneously 👌

  • @NDLAP66
    @NDLAP66 7 років тому +5

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

  • @mickeydavenport206
    @mickeydavenport206 4 роки тому +11

    How many shops on here charging people triple for you logging into UA-cam 😭😂

    • @rodolfoplasencia9739
      @rodolfoplasencia9739 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @kennethhedeen
    @kennethhedeen 8 років тому +21

    Instead of using the screwdriver to prevent it from rotating while you remove that bolt, try using an oil filter tool. It is easier to get a good trip with it and it stays out of the way better. I tried it both ways and using the oil filter tool is way easier.
    TLDR: oil filter wrench instead of screwdriver to hold clutch still.

  • @hatchattack23
    @hatchattack23 8 років тому +1

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

  • @leletipiham8156
    @leletipiham8156 2 роки тому

    Thanks for letting other people know and sharing your knowledge.

  • @joannfagen4457
    @joannfagen4457 2 роки тому

    Love how clear your videos are. Thank you.

  • @seeboone2434
    @seeboone2434 6 років тому +5

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

  • @fabianglr
    @fabianglr 7 років тому +4

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

  • @rosannepappas5365
    @rosannepappas5365 4 роки тому

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

  • @Dsturb85
    @Dsturb85 9 років тому +1

    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.

  • @frankend1
    @frankend1 9 років тому +6

    Thanks for posting this video! Very helpful.

  • @PNWTimber
    @PNWTimber 8 місяців тому

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

  • @ArjanWiskerke
    @ArjanWiskerke 7 років тому +1

    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)

  • @raymondcastro2613
    @raymondcastro2613 3 роки тому +1

    Always enjoy you the videos, Your the best.

  • @kirabeaudette4668
    @kirabeaudette4668 4 місяці тому

    learned a lot from you in 2 videos. thank you

  • @mojo_plasma
    @mojo_plasma Рік тому

    Excellent job!! Thanks for sharing knowledge!!

  • @hamantha2018
    @hamantha2018 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @drayberph818
    @drayberph818 4 роки тому

    Hi this video is very helpful to us Grab Driver, Grab is a ride sharing app similar to Uber, in the Philippines. Now im planning to use some clippings of your video to create a Philippine language version of the uninstalling the spacer in compressor clutch to limit the gap between the clutch & pulley. Im requesting your permission to this. Thank you in advance.

  • @godoboca8
    @godoboca8 Рік тому

    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?

  • @mescko
    @mescko 3 роки тому

    Easy, that is, in a RWD car. I have to do this on my Protege5 (pretty sure the bearing is shot, noisy with the A/C off and the noise goes away when you engage the A/C), and there sure isn't much room between the clutch assembly and the chassis rail. If I have to detatch the compressor to get the clutch off, this will become a b-and a half job. Blech. Nevertheless, this vid was very well done, kudos.

  • @Kieran46100
    @Kieran46100 9 років тому +3

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

  • @upallnight888
    @upallnight888 9 років тому +2

    You can also put the bearing in a freeze for a couple of hours and the pulley in an oven set to 300F and you should be able to just drop the bearing into the pulley.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  9 років тому

      Upallnight Good idea, thanks for commenting. cheers

  • @LugW0rm
    @LugW0rm 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this video. Did the same job on my 01 Ford Econoline 5.4L. Boy it sure was a bitch because there was about two inches of clearance for my hammer, but I managed to get it done. Just took a lot of effort and patience. I ended up buying a whole clutch assembly because I couldn't get the old bearing out. The old bearing disentegrated so only the outer race was left. Either way I ended up needing a coil anyway.

  • @RingZero
    @RingZero 6 років тому

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

  • @Engineerboy100
    @Engineerboy100 5 років тому +2

    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!

  • @protege1962
    @protege1962 Рік тому

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

  • @g8gt6.08
    @g8gt6.08 7 років тому

    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..

  • @4dscreenart
    @4dscreenart 6 років тому

    Good video.... one thing I like to do is put the bearing in the freezer about 3 hrs to shrink it down a little and in some cases it will just slide in. Obviously I know before hand am doing something like this or not in a hurry.

  • @MaquinasDePalomitas
    @MaquinasDePalomitas Рік тому

    3rd time coming back to this video!

  • @abrahamflores7330
    @abrahamflores7330 4 роки тому

    Great video, saves a lot of money thank you

  • @rayr8963
    @rayr8963 2 роки тому

    Great Presentation! Any advice about 2015 Jaguar XF 2.0 T ? clutche is not engaging, low and high pressure are igual and around 125 psi. Since the system is not working I am assuming that it the expansion valve, but I am not an expert.

  • @chanvindersingh8573
    @chanvindersingh8573 3 роки тому

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

  • @mikezupancic2182
    @mikezupancic2182 9 років тому

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

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  9 років тому

      Mike Zupancic Glad you liked it, thanks for commenting.

  • @Therabithole
    @Therabithole 6 років тому +3

    Grat video, great edition!. Greetings from Argentina!

  • @veritasvincit4178
    @veritasvincit4178 4 роки тому

    great video. finding a clutch is impossible. no auto parts store sell them only new compressors,

  • @BarryStevenson-j3i
    @BarryStevenson-j3i Рік тому

    Excellent video! Thanks very much!

  • @stepitupmorons8704
    @stepitupmorons8704 6 років тому +7

    GOOD STUFF MAN,, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS,

  • @sgalvo
    @sgalvo 9 років тому

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

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  9 років тому

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

  • @LaristonAntoine
    @LaristonAntoine 6 років тому

    Straight to the point and easy to follow.

  • @T101Chris
    @T101Chris Рік тому

    Put the barring in freezer over night it will get smaller. Sometime fits in smoothly if you go straight to the hole. But once it warms it will tight up because it get to normal size.

  • @andrebrito3705
    @andrebrito3705 6 років тому +4

    You can put the new bearing on the feezer and heat up the pulley...it will slide inside without the hummer...

  • @battlehrfred
    @battlehrfred 2 роки тому

    Hi ,Excellent video i was wondering the clearance between the clutch? i hear you saying .014----.030 thousandths of an inch correct?? i know some is .045 ths of an inch.... so im saying it probably best to measure the distance with a feeler gauge "first BEFORE it is take apart and that way,put it back with the original spacers/washers and recheck it for your measurement as take "originally"....mmmmmm ty for input

  • @danawhite2452
    @danawhite2452 8 років тому +4

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

  • @eddieness03
    @eddieness03 5 років тому +1

    Dude this is a get video . Thanks so very much . This is what I ha e to do to the wife’s mustang . Do I need to redo the freon a/c System

  • @INTERNA9
    @INTERNA9 2 роки тому +1

    THANX

  • @edwardg9695
    @edwardg9695 4 роки тому

    Great job. Put the new bearing in the freezer for an hour while you work on the other parts. It contracts and goes into the bore more easily

  • @B0ZA92
    @B0ZA92 5 років тому +1

    Hi there, great job.I need advice. I changed my ac clutch assembly, so coil, pulley with bearing and clutch. Ac is working fine when i turn it on, clutch is fully engaged and compressor is spining just fine. I left space between clutch and pulley even more than it should be but when my ac is turned off clutch is spining here and there a little bit and it's making unpleasant noise, should i add even more spacers? When i had belt off the pulley was little bit wobbling, i didnt have to hummer it on, i just put it there with hand, so it had little play.

  • @ArjunHarshu0628
    @ArjunHarshu0628 2 роки тому

    Excellent video information

  • @Keith-we2zy
    @Keith-we2zy Рік тому

    Great job explaining much easier to follow I have to tackle mine hope that's all it is

  • @stevelong3249
    @stevelong3249 9 років тому +1

    Loved this video. Great job of showing steps.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  9 років тому

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

  • @shanec4441
    @shanec4441 4 роки тому +3

    You could use the old bearing to tap on when installing the new one

  • @wannabecarguy
    @wannabecarguy 5 років тому +17

    I just realized I loaned out my c clip pliers and never got them back. That was 5 years ago.

    • @marap4760
      @marap4760 5 років тому +2

      Go get it back, tiger.

    • @craigerickson1910
      @craigerickson1910 4 роки тому +3

      I got tired of tools forgetting to come back home. Now I have a list of loaned out tools posted on my file cabinet so don't have to rely on memory as I've aged LOL.

    • @1976ondy
      @1976ondy 3 роки тому

      I would be furious,can you get the guys tel.number?

  • @foxdark5165
    @foxdark5165 4 роки тому

    great job tnx.why producers dont build the clutches alone for repair cases?

  • @codes303
    @codes303 2 роки тому

    Hey man awesome video! I noticed the clutch stopped at the end of the video.. this is whats happening to mine on my Jeep wrangler. Is that normal that the clutch spins and then stops?? thanks !

  • @testacorsa150
    @testacorsa150 9 років тому +4

    Very well done tutorial! Thank you!

  • @chazmuska
    @chazmuska 9 років тому +1

    Very informative and well explanined, subscribed.

  • @Canodrilo
    @Canodrilo 9 років тому +7

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

  • @wishbone54
    @wishbone54 7 років тому

    Nice, clear directions. Thanks.

  • @elbaron51
    @elbaron51 2 роки тому +1

    Hi my friend I’m working on a2008 civic the ac compressor stays engage all the time I change the compressor condenser expansion valve even the climate control from the junkyard and still nothing fans and compressor stays on don’t know what else to do is cooling good but I know the compressor supposed to disangage

  • @johnrichardson9790
    @johnrichardson9790 6 років тому

    Good concise and well presented Good job.

  • @MrZayne8
    @MrZayne8 9 років тому

    Excellent video.

  • @donathanleon692
    @donathanleon692 10 років тому

    good job . i now know whats my problem. i changed my bearing on the pulley of my lancer 2006 recently and after that it still heard a noise coming from the ac compressor area but only when the ac is off. i will doublecheck the clutch. (Y)

  • @dhflannagan1
    @dhflannagan1 Рік тому

    Good DIY video. Thanks

  • @aram4559
    @aram4559 4 роки тому

    Plain simple Understood!
    Thank you!

  • @orlandoparedes669
    @orlandoparedes669 9 років тому +4

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