AC pulley?

[chumpann]

Ok, got a 98 1500 5.9

started hearing a sound like a screw in a blender, just one screw, and maybe a slow blender......

Looked under hood and sound coming from ac pulley, and pulley was not turning well...

video



It has since seized up and wont turn.

My question is, can I just replace pulley? or does the whole compressor need to be replace?

THank you

 

[rowdyram]

I cant view the video.
Is it OK with a/c on? Is it OK off? If the a/c still works but the pulley bearing is siezed you can replace the pulley. If the compressor is sized needs a compressor. You can remove the belt and place a pry bar or large screw drive between the magnets on the face of the clutch. With the belt off it should turn without a lot of effort but should have a bit of resistance.
If the belt has been slipping on there replace that as well

 

[MoparMagic'00]

My bearing is getting a grind to it and clutch is wearing thin.. Still works though.. Heard there are different clutch and pulleys and bearings though.. Anyone confirm? Mine is a 2000 1500 5.2... Has the sanden compressor

 

[chumpann]

The ac wasnt working well to begin. It was charged, just wouldnt blow cold air. Was thinking it was the blend door.

It seized up and the belt melted off.

I do not know what part is the clutch?
With the screwdriver am i trying to move the pulley or release tension of magnets so I can move pulley?

 

[chumpann]

Here is the video on you tube

https://youtu.be/-ljwxGdaIrc

 

[rowdyram]

Wedge it between the magnets to rotate the compressor if that video is with the a/c off I'd say it's just the clutch bearing