Its Bad... take the belt off via tensioner pulleyand see how much play is in the A/C pully pretty loose. easy to fix 1 8mm bolt in the centerto take off the pully buy new one save that plastic spacer if not shot can get at dealer. snap ring holds in the cluth pull it out put the new one in reassemble no need to let out the coolant, R134a your welcome
The AC clutch cannot be replaced without physically removing the compressor on a 1997 Mercury Sable. The compressor and magnetic plate must be removed before you can access the clutch.
$250 to $350 range. get it fixed before it messes up the ac compressor and now you're looking at the $600 to +$1000 range
There is no Air Compressor on your Sable unless it has air ride. If you are referring to the Air Conditioner Compressor, then know that releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere is illegal. Replacing the compressor is a job for a professional with the proper tools to perform this repair.
The short answer is "NO." They do not sell shortened belts. To fix the problem, you can do two things. Remove the a/c clutch with a puller and install a new one (a real pain!). Or, replace the a/c compressor.
Frequently the scrapping noise indicates that the brakes need repairing.
Right side lower belt driven accessoriy
If the clutch has failed, it's probably time to replace the entire compressor. I wouldn't recommend just replacing the clutch, but if you decide to, you may need a specialty puller. Most auto parts retailers will lend/rent/sell you specialty tools in the hopes of selling you the parts for your car. If you tell them what you're trying to do they'll also give you some specific instructions. I own a 2001 Ford Taurus and a 2000 Mercury Sable with 3.0 L 12 V and a 3.0 24 v Duratech AND live in Las Vegas so I went though replacement of a compressor or two. It makes absolutely no sense to just replace the clutch since it's virtually impossible to remove the clutch from the compressor without removing the unit from the vehicle. This means that you will have to clear out the system and then refill it anyhow, and chances are that if the clutch went, the compressor is next. A NEW compressor at Autozone is about $250 with a new clutch. DO NOT get a remanufactured unit since they are usually good for only about a year before they fail again. This is from experience and after two reman units, I finally bought a new unit and two years of Las Vegas summers and everything is fine.
What kind of brake problem(noise,pulling)?
It will rumble and increase with speed.
wheelbearing or cv axle enjoy
On most Mercury Sable and Ford Contours, the fuse box is located on the firewall just above the brake or clutch pedal. It has a cover that is very easy to remove and the fuses are inside.
Could be a bad bearing in one of the belt driven accessories i.e. Alternator, Water pump, A/C compressor etc. Two things come to mind: The belt may be loose or a bearing may be bad on one of the pulleys. Either would cause a high-pitched whineing noise.