AboutTodd Puccio Expertise General auto repair,electical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm spacific. I have worked at my current dealseship since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way.
Experience Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system.
I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franschise was purchased by this dealership.
Organazations: ASE master techncian
Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree
2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied scineces (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master techncian
Question how do i replace the AC Compressor clutch bearing on a 1998 buick skylark
Answer Hi Russell:
It can be done buy you need special tools to do the job. some of the big box parts stores will rent the tools. you need a holding tool for the clutch, and a puller for clutch and an installer for the cluth.. The beading is part of the pulley/hub. If you get the proper tools it's not that bad of a job to do. but with out those tools don't even try to do the job because you will damage the compressor for sure.
