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97 crown vic ac compressor clutch replacement

   
Old Jun 12, 2010 | 02:38 PM
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Unhappy 97 crown vic ac compressor clutch replacement
my compressor clutch is noisy and loose, do i need to remove compressor from vehicle to replace it . . . if no, will i loose the charge in the system . . . thanks
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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You can change the clutch and coil without removing the compressor. You will not lose any refrigerant. All you need to do is get room to access tha clutch.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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thanks for replying to 97 crn vic ac clutch replacement . . . now that i dont have to remove compressor and refrigerant, do i need any special tools and/or tricks . . . any help would be appreciated . . .
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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Socket and a snap ring plier. Socket to remove the little bolt in front (8 or 10 mm not sure). Then the snap ring to remove the clutch coil.
 
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