A/C clutch

[normanmj]

Does the a/c compressor need to come out to replace the clutch on a 96' 5.0 Explorer?

Mechanic says system needs to be evac'd and compressor pulled to replace clutch.

I thought you could replace clutch without doing all this?

Any help would be great!

Thanks

MArk

 

[normanmj]

bump...anyone?

 

[shamaal]

Assuming we are talking about the compressor clutch as opposed to the transmission clutch.

Generally speaking the compressor and clutch are repaired at the same time. It requires a special tool to hold the clutch when removing.

http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl168i.htm

 

[ChriszTruck]

Don't even bother with just the clutch. Have the system evacuated, then put in your own used compressor from a junkyard that carries a 30-day guarantee. Last year I got a compressor from a yard in NH with a 30-day for $40, INCLUDING shipping. I found it via a request on www.junkyarddog.com . It's not difficult to replace it, and the hardest part is getting your ratchet to the belt tensioner to loosen it and pull the belt off.