Posted on Sep 20, 2009

BAD BEARINGS ON AC CLUTCH ON A 2000 DODGE DURANGO

Can the bearings be replaced on the AC pulley on a 2000 Dodge Durango? I have priced them at Auto Zone for about $70.00. They have the special tools necessary to work on the clutch. The entire compressor is about $360.00 not including the time and money to have it replaced.

The AC is still working. When I take off the belt, the pulley won't turn by hand. With the belt on the pulley smokes. It isn't as bad when the power is disconnected from the AC compressor as the clutch does not engage.

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Buy a whole new clutch for about $200. You need a special puller to remove the old one if you intend to refurbish it. It's not worth the effort. Just remove the clips and knock the old one off with a hammer. Chuck it away and replace with a brand new clutch assembly.

Anonymous Oct 30, 2010

Replacement AC clutch assemblies are not available for most Dodge Durango's. usually you will need to replace the entire compressor or just the bearing. With the proper tools the bearing would be the easiest route.

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