Jeepers2000

I'm fairly new to this forum, but I couldn't find the answer when I searched.

I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0. My A/C compressor pulley has completely seized. I noticed when my belt snapped (it needed replace anyways). The clutch or nothing will move. I've tried disconnecting the wires to the compressor, disconnecting the battery (as I usually do when under the hood) and couldn't get it to budge. I've searched all around and can't find a bypass pulley for this model anywhere. I'm not too worried about getting the a/c to work, but I'd like to get my Jeep back on the road (or offroad) ASAP. I've found a used compressor at the local salvage yard. Would it be possible to swap compressors and just use the replacement compressor as a pulley? Would I still have to put freon and such in it? I guess I'm looking for a how to answer. Thanks in advance.

4.3L XJ

The answer is yes. You will not have to charge it. The low pressure safety switch will not let it come on anyway without a charge in it. So the bottom line is that it will act like an idler pulley.

Jeepers2000

Any lubrication issues, or any problems, I have to worry about doing it this way?

Thanks for the help!

4.3L XJ

No, the bearings in the clutch assembly are sealed.