Removing bolt off AC compressor clutch - Toyota Yaris Forums

boa · 10-11-2018, 06:33 PM

Hello,

I have a 2008 1.5L automatic yaris sedan. There are bearings in the compressor pulley that have gone bad and the car makes a grinding noise. I bought a compressor clutch kit to replace the whole system. The problem is I can't remove the bolt that holds the clutch and pulley on. If I try to remove with a ratchet it just rotates the pulley with the belt. How do I get this damn thing off?

Below is a picture of the original compressor clutch and pulley.

https://ibb.co/kx62G9

Thanks for your help.

B.B._07 · 10-12-2018, 02:35 AM

The 7mm bolt is left hand threaded so you need to turn it clockwise or to the right to loosen it. I've taken it off using a cordless 18V 1/4" impact, not really sure how you can stop it from spinning if you're using a ratchet.

10-11-2018, 06:33 PM	#1
boa I've made a post! Drives: Toyota Yaris 2008 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 1	Removing bolt off AC compressor clutch Hello, I have a 2008 1.5L automatic yaris sedan. There are bearings in the compressor pulley that have gone bad and the car makes a grinding noise. I bought a compressor clutch kit to replace the whole system. The problem is I can't remove the bolt that holds the clutch and pulley on. If I try to remove with a ratchet it just rotates the pulley with the belt. How do I get this damn thing off? Below is a picture of the original compressor clutch and pulley. https://ibb.co/kx62G9 Thanks for your help.

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10-12-2018, 02:35 AM	#2
B.B._07 Drives: 07 5dr Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: YYC Posts: 197	The 7mm bolt is left hand threaded so you need to turn it clockwise or to the right to loosen it. I've taken it off using a cordless 18V 1/4" impact, not really sure how you can stop it from spinning if you're using a ratchet.