Archived A/C compressor clutch plate broke

[steveT]

A/C suddenly blew warm Monday, with heat indices in the mid to high 90's here in south Florida. I found the three "flex plate" like tabs broken on the clutch plate. The compressor shaft rotates freely with a socket. Can I remove the clutch plate without unbolting the compressor and using the special tools shown in the manual? Can the clutch plate be purchased separately? Any and all info and/ or tips would be much appreciated, as it is hot as Hades here. Thanks to all for your help.



Steve

 

[01smokinram]

Yes

The clutch can be purchased seperatly. If i were you i would buy the field coil to go with the clutch. Try Napa or another parts supplier,you may have to go back tto dealer to get your parts seperatly.

 

[kaffine krazed]

You might also want to look at prices for aftermarket compressors.



To loosen the nut holding the clutch plate on use a jumper wire and jump the relay for the clutch before removing the belt.

 

[steveT]

Thanks 01smokinram and great tip kaffene krazed. After posting this I engaged my overheated brain and did a forum search. I found answers to my questions as usual. Thanks, TDR.



FYI, I bought the clutch kit from my local dealer for $199. It is an entire new clutch with new field coil with wire and connector, a new rotor assy (pulley, bearing, clutch surface, and a new clutch plate). Considered that I paid $25 for a short 1/4 threaded throttle rod, this quality stuff appears to be a good deal. It even comes with new snap rings, woodruff key, nut, wire clip, and assorted shims.



Steve