On a late model ('91), how do you take the pulley and clutch off? My pulley bearing is shot.
Thanks.
Thanks.
CK5
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A/C pulley removal?
- Thread starter southernspeed
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You need a special tool. 
You remove the nut from the shaft and then thread the tool into the pulley. (There are threads in the outer edge of the hole). There's a center threaded shaft on the tool that presses against the compressor shaft and forces the pulley off of the compressor. Once you're that far, I've used a regular gear puller to remove the bearing from the compressor. Of course, then you need a second special tool that then presses the pulley back into place. 
Here's the first kit that came up when I did a quick Goolge search for ya:
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/cpsctk1300a.html
You remove the nut from the shaft and then thread the tool into the pulley. (There are threads in the outer edge of the hole). There's a center threaded shaft on the tool that presses against the compressor shaft and forces the pulley off of the compressor. Once you're that far, I've used a regular gear puller to remove the bearing from the compressor. Of course, then you need a second special tool that then presses the pulley back into place. Here's the first kit that came up when I did a quick Goolge search for ya:
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/cpsctk1300a.html
89GMCSuburban
1/2 ton status
I'd probably just get a compressor if you can. If the hub bearing went out, there's usually a reason why. I don't know how many times I've replaced just a clutch at the customer's request just to have the compressor lock up.
Thanks, yeah I saw those threads and figured that would be the way. Time to fab up a couple of tools then! I have got a spare compressor but it's getting real hard and expensive to get R12 over here now!
89GMCSuburban
1/2 ton status
R12?? Ouch, guy! What's sad is that all the guys do at the shop is pull it out and put it back in....but charge you for new freon.
