1994 SE 3.8L A/C Clutch Problem
You have to remove the entire A/C compressor, you cannot just remove the clutch. On my 90, there are 3 bolts that hold the compressor in place ( that I can remember), plus you have a bolt on the rear that holds the 2 hoses on ( both go into one block), along with probably 2 electrical connections.
Also remember that you will have to have your A/C system emptied before any of this can take place.
Also remember that you will have to have your A/C system emptied before any of this can take place.
Removed the clutch without removing from vehicle.
Got at it from the fender well and removed splash guard. You need a special tool and snap-ring pliers to get it off. The inner race was fused to the shaft so it cracked off an 1/8 of the end of the shaft (where the snap-ring grove was) so ended-up replacing the whole compressor and clutch.
Guess I should have used som PBlaster and tapped on it to loosen it up first.
Hope this helps someone.
Got at it from the fender well and removed splash guard. You need a special tool and snap-ring pliers to get it off. The inner race was fused to the shaft so it cracked off an 1/8 of the end of the shaft (where the snap-ring grove was) so ended-up replacing the whole compressor and clutch.
Guess I should have used som PBlaster and tapped on it to loosen it up first.
Hope this helps someone.
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