changing AC compressor

[Hectorb25]

long time that i havent posted on the forum... but okay. im changing my ac compressor in my 95 gst , one big problem im having is i dont see where to get the compressor out from where it is without dropping the axle , anyone knows what to do or if dropping the axle is the only way ? please help anyone..

 

[dsmlover07]

I did mine on my 91 i remember my axle was out of the way, already.

 

[Hectorb25]

you had to get it out of the way?

 

[dsmlover07]

I rebuilt mine years ago forgot, it was out of the way anyway.

 

[red_devil]

If you un bolt your brake reservoir and anything in the way you should be able to bring it up that way. It takes a bit of fiddling to get the right angle, while trying not to lose any compressor oil.

 

[97gst_spyder]

Do it through the top. Like it was stated remove the brake reservoir. Also, a ratcheting wrench is a great tool to unbolt the compressor, also going from the bottom is the easiest way to unbolt it.

 

[Hectorb25]

the top i just saw it now seems a little tight for the compressor to fit but it is possible right ? what happens if the oil does drip ?

 

[jpmxrider489]

I just took mine out a few weeks ago. Dont take it out with the bracket. Unbolt it form the bracket. Then take out the driver side motor mount and jack up the motor enough for you to squeeze it through there. It will work. Ive done it. This link might help you.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-miscellaneous/153467-how-remove-c-system-2g.html

 

[Hectorb25]

jpmxrider489 did you take out the Brake reservoir too ?

 

[jpmxrider489]

I didnt take it out. I unhooked the bottle to move it out off the way. Just take off the braket then you can leave the fluid in the bottle. Take off the brake booster hose to get it out of the way. Its the fat line on the intake. Just remove it from the side by the resivor. You should be able to get it out with some handling. The way I did it was have someone under the car to push it up to keep all the weight and someone up top to turn it to get it out.

 

[Hectorb25]

alright man thanks all of you for your help appreciate it i will try this later .

 

[jpmxrider489]

Good luck. Let us know if you get it.

 

[m1nd64m3]

I was able to slip it out the passenger side, throttle body was removed at the time.

 

[jpmxrider489]

I was able to slip it out the passenger side, throttle body was removed at the time.

Never thaught of that. It might be easier to do that with the battery removed. I have no emmissions so my canister isnt there.

 

[RoryBarron]

Took mine out the passenger side, had the battery and battery tray out. The throttle body was off at the time too. Came right out no problem!

 

[ed1380]

Do it from the top. You'll also need to remove the fuel return line.