Autozone and O'Reilly both have loan a tool programs. You will need the AC compressor clutch removal/installation tool. Probably costs about $20 to rent it - return the tool when you are done and get your money back. You will need a set of feeler gauges to set the gap on the new clutch. Changing the clutch out is not a difficult job.

 

Most likely a different compressor, but the process is the same. Airgap I use is between .25 and.30 and is checked with a feeler gauge and set as you use the installer tool to press on the clutch.

 

IIRC, it's more complicated than just the clutch, the front seal is/should be replaced at the same time. Let me see if I can find the A6 A/C clutch video. Replacing The AC Compressor Clutch good luck!!

 

Thanks guys i have two one to practice on before i do it on the good one

 

Be careful with the loaner tool. Most of those have metric threads, and will not tread into a pre 1985 compressor.

 

Just did this on my '68 Caprice, my local Autozone did not have any of the tools. I bought a clutch holding wrench, has 3 adjustable studs to fit in the holes in the clutch plate face to hold it still while you use the puller, and bought the puller and installer from O'Reilly, they were Murray parts. The puller is Murray part #59509, and the installer is Murray #59502. You also need a 2 or 3 jaw gear/pulley puller. It was pretty easy once i had everything in hand, the only complication was the gear puller, I had to use a screw from a pitman arm puller that I had, as I did this with the compressor in the car and had a clearance issue with the long bolt that came with the puller. I had about $125 in tools, plus the clutch , but it works well and allowed me to save my original compressor. Do not even think of trying to do it without ALL the tools...

 

i got a full set of clutch tools when my dad retired.