The clutch bearing for an AC compressor is located in the center of the clutch. If the bearing goes bad, then the clutch is replaced as a whole part rather than changing the bearing.
More than likely the a/c compressor is bad. The compressor clutch could be shorted also.
Bad bearing in compressor? Bad bearing in compressor?
The serpentine should route the same as with the AC except fro the AC compressor. The belt will go straight past the compressor, so you will need a shorter belt to make the bypass work.
My first guess would be you are low on freon.
Check for a blown fuse in fuse block and also at the top of the compressor Bad switch Bad compressor clutch
my ac compressor is bad and i want to change it myself how can i do this
How can I know with no more information than this? Seek out professional help.
Turn on ac and watch clutch on front of ac compressor. If clutch doesn't engage then AC relay is bad. Or you can follow the schematic on the side of the relay and use a volt meter to test it.
You have to know what the problem is, before you can know the cost. Low Freon? $100. Bad AC compressor $5/600.Condenser, evaporator, hoses?
Bad compressor
The ac compressorThe ac compressor
You have a system performance test done on your AC system.
Without the year, make or model of your vehicle it could be a bad compressor and or a bad compressor clutch.............
low freon, bad pressure switch, bad compressor clutch.
yes there is a seal on the front of compressor that can go bad and leak freon.
If the compressor is bad or noisy and the AC clutch is okay try unplugging the AC clutch fuse or relay.