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clinebarger · 07-16-2014, 07:08 PM

There is a bolt in the middle of the clutch (10mm or 13mm forget which). See if it turns freely, If it does....The compressor itself is fine, The idler bearing is locked down. Replace the idler bearing or the entire compressor, But no flush needed.

If it does not turn...The compressor is internally locked. The entire system will need to be flushed, New Compressor, Accumulator, Orifice tube & the rear unit will need to come out to replace the Expansion valve.

Let me know & I will help with oil volumes & procedures.

07-16-2014, 07:08 PM	#4
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: AC flush question There is a bolt in the middle of the clutch (10mm or 13mm forget which). See if it turns freely, If it does....The compressor itself is fine, The idler bearing is locked down. Replace the idler bearing or the entire compressor, But no flush needed. If it does not turn...The compressor is internally locked. The entire system will need to be flushed, New Compressor, Accumulator, Orifice tube & the rear unit will need to come out to replace the Expansion valve. Let me know & I will help with oil volumes & procedures.