OK...first things first. I did search and I haven't found anything on rebuilding an A/C compressor clutch.

My A/C clutch is making a bad bearing noise. This only happens when the A/C compressor is off. When it's on, there is little noise, but I think that's a unrelated issue (belt tensioner). anyways, I was wondering if anyone has taken the A/C clutch off and replaced the bearings. If so, is there anything other than the bearings that might need replacement. Anyone rebuild the A/C compressor themselves?

If this is going to be a big effort, I guess I'll just buy a new A/C compressor and clutch. I just hate spending money on maintainance and repair parts.

 

I tried to find out the same with no results,my car is so loud now it's embarrasing with the supercharger on there makes it alot louder.
I wonder if there is a way to bypass it with a shorter belt and if anyone had the belt #,
I'm sending my kid to fla and need to save some money also.

 

what I might do is the following: take out A/C compressor and bypass the system using a shorter belt, use clutch tool to remove clutch, somehow see if it's possible to press out bearings, then find out if I can press in new bearings, reinstall and find out if that gets rid of the noise. If not, I guess I'll bit the bullet and just buy a new one. Sure...technically I can barely afford it. I just don't like having to wipe my butt with pinecones for the next couple months. Sometimes I wish I was still renting.

 

I have the same issue with my Compressor. When engaged, there is almost no sound. When disengaged I get that nice bearing grind going on. I have just replaced the belts in my car and that is when I discovered it. I too have not been able to find out if anyone has successfully replaced this bearing.

 

This is definitely doable. I had the same problem and ended up getting a shorter belt that by passed the compressor all together. I ghetto'd it- got a length of speaker wire, ran it around the crank to the alternator, marked the length off and took it to autozone. I dont have the belt # with me but it should be on the actual belt if its not worn off. I'll check tomorrow and post..

 

Great cydrive!
I'll check back in later,Thanks for any info
97blackv1

 

man, i have the same problem.

 

alright, its a bit worn so i cant tell if it was a gatorback or a kelly belt but its gotta one of these as I got it from Autozone . The number on it is 360k6-6pk0915. Hope this helps

 

Mine was toast. I asked a few mechanics and from what I was told, the clutch is non-serviceable. I ended up getting a shorter belt and bypassing the compressor. I don't remember the length of the short belt, it should be in the stickies. That's where I found the info last time I looked. I found several used compressors at the local wrecker for about $95, it has around $70k on it. I'll get one later on.

 

here something else:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ht=belt+length

 

Well...that's another project I can scratch off the list. I installed an A/C compressor clutch bearing. I would rate the project medium/difficult, as I can picture many people f'ing it up (unless of course you have access to a hydraulic press). My A/C compressor now sounds like nothing. It's dead silent. I took many pictures. The double row bearing for the A/C is available at NAPA for $25ish. I can get you all the part number later. I also did the drive belt pulley bearing too. NAPA doesn't carry the shielded version of the 6301 series bearings. Total time for both = 2 hours. Saved money = $750+. Total spent on parts= $35. Total spent on tools= $50. It sure feels great! (just like when I first discovered that the knock sensor can be changed without removing the intake plenum. I got quoted $550, and I did it myself for $125).

 

Wow.........that's great info. I had no idea the clutch bearings can be replaced. The dealer said it couldn't, I guess that is why I never ever take my car to them. Looking forward to your write-up and part numbers. :

 

Update
I have the v1 supercharger with the 3.33" wheel.
I bypassed my A.C. compressor (until springtime) and used the napa belt#060620 It's 62-5/8" long and fit perfect.
Just incase anyone with a SC needs to know.
Car is nice and quiet compared to how it sounded:>)

 

Do you have the photo or data of the puller to get the clutch disk out of the assy and can get out the bearing??

 

I picked up a compressor and clutch at a salvage yard and took it home. The bearing was turning freely as opposed to the noisy bearing on the car. Once home I removed the clutch from the car and swapped in the clutch from the salvage yard. I watched the following video to learn how to take apart the clutch. I did not need to use a puller even though there was a small amount of rust on the shaft splines. Both A/C clutches were held in place with a 10mm bolt so no cutting was necessary.