Any help would be great! The a/c clutch froze up on my 1998 4x4. Do I need to remove compressor from truck? Also how do you get what looks like a clip out of front of pulley?

 

The clutch hub and pulley can be replaced without removing he compressor from the vehicle.

Use a large 90 degree snap-ring pliers to remove the ring.

 

Thanks will give it a shot.

 

If the hoses are long enough, and there's clearance between the engine & wheelwell, it might be easier to do with the compressor detached from its bracket, but don't open the refrigerant system.

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it can be done with the compressor in place. you could remove the fan and shroud to gain some extra room.

 

hi,i own a '98 F150 4x4 4.6 V8 and my ac clutch froze up. I was wondering if I could do it myself since I've read some instructions on auto repair manual and it seems to be easy but my friend says it's a big task to repair it myself. And what I saw was a general instruction manual. is this really not a novice repair job?

 

Can you change the belt? Do you have snap-ring pliers?

 

I got it apart but it came apart in pieces. Just hope I got everything off that needs to come off. Time to order the new one. Will check back in a couple days and let you know how it goes.