How do you replace AC compressor clutch bearings on a 94 s10 blazer?

Answer 1

First get the A/C compresser clutch removal tool or loan one at the autoparts store (If they do that in your area), then get the socket you need for the tool (this may vary depending on the tool), you will also need a ratchet (in the same size drive as that socket) you need a boxend wrench (that may also vary depending on your version of the tool), a medium sized flathead screwdriver, a mallet (preferably rubber if not use a block of wood or piece of plastic in between metal and mallet). o.k. you now need a breaker bar and socket that fit the pulley tensioner. Step 1-Take fanbelt off the a/c clutch (and only the a/c clutch you dont need to completley remove it).Step 2- screw the puller/removal tool into the front of the a/c compessor clutch and tighten with the boxend wrench. Step 3- Use the boxend wrench to hold the clutch in place while you use your ratchet and socket to tighten down the removal tool. tighten slowly until the clutch begins to slide off the shaft of the compressor (if it is tough to turn with the ratchet try spraying around the clutch with WD40). Step 4-remove the clutch completley from the vehicle. Step 5-remove the old bushing carefully with your flathead screwdriver. Step 6- Insert new bushing into clutch and seat it (A.K.A tap it into place) with your mallet. Step 7- put clutch back onto compressor shaft and tap gently with mallet till it starts to go on then aplly pressure evenly to front of clutch while you continue to tap it on with your mallet, once it is seated make sure it is back in the original position it was in. Step 8- replace fanbelt. Step 9- pat yourself on the back you did something and saved yourself $75+ an hour.