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99' tacoma AC compressor pulley whining

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by mlawrence17, Nov 20, 2017.

  1. Nov 20, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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    mlawrence17

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    I'm pretty sure the bearings on the AC compressor pulley are shot on my 1999 tacoma PreRunner 3RZ 2.7L. I get a constant whine coming from it that gets louder when you hit the gas. I was thinking I'd need to remove the fan & Radiator to get at it but I'm not sure. I'm also not sure if I should try and pop out the old bearing and press in a new one or if its better to just get a whole new pulley. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
     
  2. Nov 20, 2017 at 9:36 AM
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    Madjik_Man

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    If it's just the bearing in the pulley then it's a simple swap. I can't find the part number for the one I bought per @Star-Lord 's recommendation, but it's the sealed bearing, orange interior, that's stamped with "NK something or other"
     
  3. Nov 20, 2017 at 9:40 AM
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    Thanks Madjik, do you think I can remove it without taking out the radiator? I just don't know how tough it is to get the snap ring off and back on again without being able to look at it.
     
  4. Nov 20, 2017 at 10:44 AM
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    Deathbysnusnu

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    Madjik_Man

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    Like star_lord said above, it's easy peasy.

    Here's the bearing

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ac-clutch-removal.437795/#post-12691064

    6301NSE C3 bearing, made by Nachi
     
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