A/C compressor/condenser pulley

Tiny
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  • 2012 FORD F-350
  • 6.2L
  • V8
  • 4WD
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The pulley bearings on the A/C compressor are starting to grind worse by the day. My question is, do I have to replace the whole compressor or can I just replace the pulley?
Thursday, December 10th, 2020 AT 10:07 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

You can just replace the pulley with the bearing provided there is no damage to the nose the bearing rides on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

Roy

Removal

1. Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 6.2L and 6.8L See: Compressor HVAC > Removal and Replacement > Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor or Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 6.7L Diesel See: Compressor HVAC > Removal and Replacement > Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor.

2. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
1. Using the Compressor Clutch Holding Tool, hold the A/C clutch disc and hub.

2. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.

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3. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub.

4. Remove the A/C compressor pulley snap ring.

5. NOTICE: Do not use air tools. Damage to the Air Conditioning (A/C) clutch pulley or A/C compressor may result.

Remove the A/C compressor pulley.

1. Install the Compressor Pulley Remover.

2. Using the Compressor Pulley Remover, remove the A/C compressor pulley.

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6. Remove the A/C clutch field coil snap ring.

7. Remove the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector bracket screw.

8. Remove the A/C clutch field coil.

Installation

NOTE: A new A/C compressor may come equipped with a clutch and pulley. If not, the A/C clutch components should be reused unless obvious signs of damage are found. If excessive grooving is found, a new A/C clutch disc and hub and a new A/C compressor pulley must be installed together. Otherwise, each component can be installed individually where needed.

1. Visually inspect the A/C clutch disc and hub, A/C compressor pulley and A/C clutch field coil for damage.
Inspect for physical damage, including cracked or melted components or discoloration due to excessive heat.

Inspect for excessive wear, including grooving in the A/C clutch disc and hub or A/C compressor pulley that is more than fingernail depth.

Inspect for roughness in the A/C compressor pulley bearing.

2. Clean the A/C clutch field coil and pulley mounting surfaces.

3. Install the A/C clutch field coil.

4. Install the A/C clutch field coil snap ring.

5. Install the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector bracket screw.

6. NOTE: The A/C compressor pulley is a tight fit on the A/C compressor. It must be correctly aligned during installation.

Install the A/C compressor pulley.

7. Install the A/C compressor pulley snap ring with the bevel side out.

8. Place one nominal thickness A/C clutch disc and hub spacer inside the clutch hub spline opening.

9. Install the A/C clutch disc and hub.

10. Using the Compressor Clutch Holding Tool, install the A/C compressor clutch disc and hub bolt.
1. Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the Compressor Clutch Holding Tool.

2. Tighten the bolt to 14 Nm (124 lb-in).
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Thursday, December 10th, 2020 AT 10:17 AM

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