Nope, unfortunately on that vehicle you cannot bypass the a/c compressor pulley and run a shorter belt because it will hit the water pump...........
The clutch bearing for an AC compressor is located in the center of the clutch. If the bearing goes bad, then the clutch is replaced as a whole part rather than changing the bearing.
You cannot change the compressor bearing, however, you can change the clutch bearing. Which one is bad? Is there a noise when the clutch is engaged, or not engaged?
The bearing lets the belt pully free wheel on the compressor input shaft that the clutch is attached to.
bad clutch bearing
If a standard transmission vehicle makes a different sound when you press the clutch it usually means that the throwout bearing is about to seize.
Could be a loose belt, bad bearing in the compressor, malfunctioning clutch, lack of compressor oil... any of those things.
This requires special tools to remove and install the ac clutch and bearing. The air gap on the ac clutch must be done during install.
Could be the clutch is gone. If that is the problem, you can have just the clutch changed, but don't wait too long. If it is the bearing, then have to change the compressor. When it is running, you will see the clutch wobble. The clutch can be changed with the compressor on the car. There is room.
No, oil will ruin the clutch. Noise that sound like you need oil means a bearing or the compressor has failed.
when the defroster is turned on, it activates the a/c compressor. the clutch may be locking up on the compressor.
bearing is shot
What kind of vehicle is the XE?