AC clutch rattling and vibrating when engaged!

[MARKS99]

The ac clutch on my 99 started rattling yesterday. I know its the clutch, my question is: can the clutch be replaced or am I going to have to replace the compressor, if so where can a replacement clutch be bought & what special tool are required if any? Does anyone have any video links on the procedure?

Thanks to all that respond, Mark

 

[TheOtherNick]

Generally a bad clutch will only rattle until engauged I am thinking you need the whole beating clutch assembly or possibly a compressor you will newer a GM clutch and bearing removal tool

 

[QUICKSILVER462]

Probably the bearing in the clutch pulley is bad. Generally they are simple to change out and come with new pulley,bearing,clutch, and often a special puller is needed, somtimes a puller is not needed, depends on design and compressor type.
When the clutch pulley bearings are bad, it will make noise with a/c on or off because the pulley is always spining when the engine is running.

 

[02 WS6 TA]

Do yourself a favor and buy a compressor with clutch.

 

[bandits grand prix]

i just put a bypass pulley on mine... 40 dollars is better then 253 dollars.

 

[02 WS6 TA]

i just put a bypass pulley on mine... 40 dollars is better then 253 dollars.

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