AC Compressor or Clutch going bad?

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Jul 29, 2019 | 07:41 PM

RobbieJ

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From: Virginia Beach

Year: 96

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 2.5

AC Compressor or Clutch going bad?

The AC in my 96 XJ quit on me yesterday. I popped the hood to see whats going on and it looks like the clutch is struggling to move. Can anyone tell from the video whats going on? I'm hoping I might get away with the shim removal trick?

Jul 29, 2019 | 08:06 PM

tech

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From: Santa Clarita California

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0L

It looks to me that the clutch plate is broken . If you remove the center bolt and use a 2 screwdrivers and pry off the front part you will see it is in 2 parts , it should be one piece .

Jul 29, 2019 | 09:42 PM

Rambler65

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From: Abysmo, NJ

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

You should be able to turn the clutch plate (the center part) by hand. It should turn smoothly with moderate resistance. If you feel binding or roughness you may have a bad bearing or internal compressor problem.