My A/C compressor clutch bearings are bad... they make a whining noise when the clutch isnt engaged. the compressor works fine and still blows cold air.. the dealer told $707 to fix it... or for me to buy the compressor is almost $500.. no thank you..anyone know of where I might be able to buy just the a/c clutch or the bearings and do it myself?? I have basic mechanics tools and a good working knowledge of engines and what not.. I am not sure if I could do it myself... but I am willing to learn.. any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks JON

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I'm not sure what compressor you have but you can certainly buy just the bearings. Almost any AC shop can sell em to you, any part of the clutch , compressor shaft seals and gaskets too. The trick is getting the clutch off. Typically the outer clutch plate is held on place with a nut which you need to spin off with an air wrench, or a hand wrench if you can hold it from turning. Then you may need a special tool that threads into the outer (driven)clutch and pushes against the compressor shaft- off comes the outer clutch. The pulley contains the bearings and is held on with a snap ring. You then need a puller and hub that goes over the end of the compressor snout to weasle the pulley off. Sometime they just slide off- it depends on the make of compressor. If it's a Chryslerized Nippondenso it might just all come apart easily. Never with a GM compressor.But you may need $150 in special tools to do it and you may not.When you get the outer clutch off there may be spacer washers in behind it, don't lose them. The gap between the pulley and the driven clutch is important. At all times be very careful not to damage the shaft seal which is located at the bottom of the snout of the compressor.

Ok..thank you for the information.. I will be cheking into it. and the website has some good stuff that maybe of some help..thanks guys..