Ac Clutch Bearing Replacement Procedure

[Eddie 70]

I am going to have to do this in the near future and I am going to need some help guys. Does anyone have a link or know where a write up is that can help me to get this job done. I am hoping to do this without loosing the charge. I have read on here that it is possible but I have not seen anyone help with the procedure on how the job is done.

 

Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

[ken1mod]

You can do this without losing the charge and the tools are available free from auto zone. The bearing is about 15.00.

 

ken

[ken1mod]

You can do this without losing the charge and the tools are available free from auto zone. The bearing is about 15.00.

 

ken

[Eddie 70]

You can do this without losing the charge and the tools are available free from auto zone. The bearing is about 15.00.

 

ken

 

 

$15 is awesome! I should have mentioned that the truck in question is a 2007 of the latest body style. Is this still the case because when I have been searching for the bearing all I can find is the clutch assembly only. Is it just as simple as pulling the belts and then pulling the clutch off the compressor and pulling/pressing the old bearing out, installing the new bearing, reinstalling the clutch assembly?

[Eddie 70]

SKF Part # 5908VAW {#035260535, 1207403, 12074035, 6557684, 6559469, 907257, 907712, 908126, 908287, D1VY2990A} Inside diameter=1.5748"; Width=.812"; Outside diameter=2.4409IN

 

 

I found this at Rock Auto. The measurements they are giving would seem to be about right but I am just guessing. I want to get this bearing in this weekend if I can get the bearing to my house. Does this seem to be the correct bearing size?

[ken1mod]

SKF Part # 5908VAW {#035260535, 1207403, 12074035, 6557684, 6559469, 907257, 907712, 908126, 908287, D1VY2990A} Inside diameter=1.5748"; Width=.812"; Outside diameter=2.4409IN

 

 

I found this at Rock Auto. The measurements they are giving would seem to be about right but I am just guessing. I want to get this bearing in this weekend if I can get the bearing to my house. Does this seem to be the correct bearing size?

 

 

 

Gee, My recollection of this project was that the dimensions gives seem reasonable but I can not be sure. I just ordered the part by year and model. Two pullers were required and the job went smoothly. First the clutch was pulled then the bearing. The shaft nut pushed the bearing back on. Pretty straightforward. I had never done it before. Access and visibility were the only issues but what else is new? As I recall, NAPA had an American bearing for 30.00 and a Chinese one for about $15.00. I used the cheaper one and it has worked fine for four years now.

 

Ken

[Eddie 70]

I ordered it from Rock Auto about 10 minutes ago. Hopefully all will go well with this one too Ken. Thanks for your help. I just want to be sure I have the right parts on hand when I tear my truck apart so I don't have to stop and run all over 3 towns trying to find the right bearing. When searching using the same part number I did come up with a clutch throw out bearing at Amazon. That was my reason for asking hoping someone could help verify sizes.

 

 

I will be sure to finish up this thread when my parts come in.

[ken1mod]

Be sure you have the pullers available. You do have to set the clutch gap when reinstalling. I think you do not tighten up the nut all the way. I think you tighten it until you get the right gap. Definitely check out a manual for the correct procedure. I know the process is straightforward and any reasonable mechanic can do this. Your local library may have the manual. Having the right pullers is essential. I had done this a few times before and it went fine even without a manual. Not too many parts to put back together. I think you will need snap ring pliers too.

 

Ken

[Eddie 70]

I found the bearing from Rock Auto when I got home. I went and rented all the tools from Autozone and came back and tore into it. First thing I found was that I needed a 10MM socket to remove the fixed portion of the clutch. It is held by a 10MM bolt. That came out easy enough. Then the clutch and its bearing are next. It is held in place by a serrated snap ring. Remove the snap ring and the clutch just slides off. Wow, that was much easier than I thought it was going to be. The bearing is held in place by stakes. I took my dremel and ground the stakes down and press the bearing out of the housing. Now, if only the bearing that Rock Auto suggested would fit my truck I would be done right now. So as it stands, I have everything apart and no bearing. The outside diameter appears to be close or correct. The inner diameter is all way too big. I will take my old one with me and see what I can find tomorrow locally. This should be interesting.

[Eddie 70]

Stock Bearing and Part Number

 

Stock Bearing in AC Clutch

 

Rock Auto recommended bearing vs Stock Bearing. Don't believe this is going to work.

[Eddie 70]

Just searched the bearing part number and guess where this joker is made. Hmmmm......

[Eddie 70]

I have been to several places close to me where I have had good luck in the past trying to find a bearing. At this point, they are not showing a replacement bearing for the measurements of the one I need. I came home and have looked on the net and if I want to buy 10000 of them I can get the bearing.

 

I guess my next option is to find a clutch in the junkyard and install it or buy a new clutch.

 

There has to be a million trucks built since 2007. Instead of making the bearing serviceable($25), GM has chosen to squeeze us for the whole clutch assembly($300).

[txab]

Have you gone to a bearing shop? I know they can get them. I replaced one about a year ago. Had no problem getting one locally.

 

You can try here:

 

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Compressor-...sQ5fAccessories

[Wires]

I have been to several places close to me where I have had good luck in the past trying to find a bearing. At this point, they are not showing a replacement bearing for the measurements of the one I need. I came home and have looked on the net and if I want to buy 10000 of them I can get the bearing.

 

I guess my next option is to find a clutch in the junkyard and install it or buy a new clutch.

 

There has to be a million trucks built since 2007. Instead of making the bearing serviceable($25), GM has chosen to squeeze us for the whole clutch assembly($300).

 

I don't know if you have it in the US, but I hit Bearing & Transmission here. They have basically every bearing/size/etc and typically they are on the shelf. I'd check out a bearing place before tossing in a potenially bad one from a junk yard, or replace with a new clutch.

[TravisAZ]

SO how do we figure out if it is the bearing or the compressor?

 

Something in my AC system started chirping the other day (first 100* day of the year, of course). Seemed like it would chirp pretty loud at idle, seemed to go away under load - 2 days later, no cold air, doesn't seem like the compressor is kicking on at all when I turn the AC on. Haven't popped the hood yet. Can someone walk me through the procedures to test?

 

Thanks!