Although I am not technically an AC mechanic, that sounds to me as though the expansion valve is stuck open. You should also fix that leaking shrader valve.
You may need a J 46246 valve core tool.
Of course you will have to recover the Freon for both procedures. Although R134a is supposed to not harm to ozone layer, I still do not think it is legal to just allow it to escape into the atmosphere.
Here are the instructions for replacing that expansion valve.
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to refrigerant recovery and recharging.
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to air cleaner assembly replacement for the 2.2L (L61) engine or air cleaner assembly replacement for the 2.4L engine.
1. A/C evaporator and condenser hose nut.
2. Sealing washer.
Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to sealing washer replacement.
3 Thermal expansion valve bolts (Qty: 2).
Tighten: (62 lb in)
4 Sealing washer.
Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to sealing washer replacement.
5 Thermal expansion valve
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