No, not by the average home mechanic. Bad compressor? Replace the entire unit.
A car need to be repaired if it is smoking near the compressor. There might be something seriously wrong with the car.
Lack of lubrication, deterioration of lube oil properties, foreign particles and thrust load of the driver may cause the air compressor bearings to go.
Nothing if the compressor bearings are good. Just unplug the wires at the compressor or pull the fuse. If the compressor is locked up or the bearings are shot, then you need to purchase a belt for a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire that came from the factory without A/C. Install the belt, bypassing the compressor, and just leave the compressor alone.
Ball bearings can not be fixed or repaired they have to be changed and new ones installed.
Yes, but I do not know of anywhere that they are sold.
This is not cost effective. It's quicker and cheaper to replace the compressor.
No it can't. The compressor breaks internally and that is why it locks up
No, only the compressor will lock up.
Yes, if the compressor's bearings are bad, usually accompanied by a roaring or squealing noise coming from the compressor's pulley.
Wheel Shaft; Compressor Wheel; Bearing Housing; Turbine Housing; Compressor Housing They are the main parts plus there are internals, Bearings etc.
You are better off replacing entire compressor, then you know all other bearings and parts are good.
the ac belt or the compressor bearings are going bad