I have a 92 4x2 Explorer. When it is damp out I get a sqeak from the AC clutch assembly. Its not from the AC compressor unit.

Does anyone know if I loosen the belt, can I take the clutch assembly off and lubricate it? Or is it one piece with the whole AC compressor assembly.

I would not rather take the AC compressor assembly off since I will have to deal with the charging of the Air C.

My factory manual doesnt show this. It shows how to take the whole AC compressor w/clutch attached off ....only. Or it is somewhere else in the manual I cant find.

Anybody have any suggestions?

Thanks,

 

You didn't mention when the squeak occures, AC on or off? If it is squeaking with the AC off it is probably the bearing in the clutch has slipped in the pully housing or the bearing is going bad allowing the clutch ot drag. Both can be purchaced separetly at NAPA and can be replaced by only removing the drive belt and the bolt holding the clutch on. No need to evacuate system.

Hope this helps.

 

I forgot to mention that after removing the clutch you have to remove a snap ring to pull the pulley and bearing off the compressor.

Sorry for the omission.