Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Bearing

Discussion in 'Buick FAQ' started by bgblkmusclecarz, Sep 24, 2004.

  1. bgblkmusclecarz

    bgblkmusclecarz Duane Moore

    Does any one know where I can get a bearing for my Air Conditioning clutch or what the bearing part # is.
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Gotta buy the entire clutch, and pulley assembly. Requires a special tool for removal and replacement. Any auto store should be able to help you.
     
  3. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    You can buy the bearing by its self. But as Larry posted you will need a clutch assembly removal and install tool. This operation can be done on the car without discharging the system. After pulling the clutch off the compressor, the bearing can now be pressed out of the clutch head assembly. BTW the BCA number is #907257 AL.
     
  4. 73Electra 225

    73Electra 225 Well-Known Member

    Yep, I just did this a couple of months ago. You can get the bearing at any parts store like Advanced Auto. I bought the clutch remover and installer tools from Advanced also and rented the puller and clutch holder from Autozone. I went to a local shop to get the old bearing pressed out and the new one pressed in. The one problem I had was not having the one other tool listed in the books. When you put the clutch back on the hub, the only thing holding the bearing in place is friciton and a snap ring. You are supposed to use a tool that fits over the bearing that you can bang on to seat the clutch. I didn't have that and everytime I started banging the clutch on w/a mallet, the bearing started popping out. I was able to make a tool, though, and get it on. From what I read, though, not all clutches will be so hard to get back on.
     

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