Anyone ever replaced one , I done a belt tensioner before but this looks a little harder

any advice ?

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05 liberty CRD Limited - suncoast TC , GDE Turbo , GDE TCM Tune 2gen OEM filter head, stant 195 tsat, Autoandart Window Fix, New TB kit ~190k (Geordi)
06 Liberty CRD Limited - stant 195 tstat Autoandart Window Fix, 2gen OEM filter head, New TB kit ~180k (Geordi), GDE Turbo, GDE TCM ECO tune

Must be evac'd before opening teh AC system,it is illegal to vent R134A(just as harmfull as R12).Then you must have the system vacuumed for 30-60mins and then recharged,it's weight specific and those can you buy at wallmart are the worst thing you can use since you can not control the weight going in and almost all have stopleak added which is very bad for your new compressor and orific tube.


Oh and you must replace the orifice tube and reviever/dryer to keep any warranty on the compressor.Not really a DIY project without the special tools.

You can replace the compressor and go to a professional ac shop to have it charged. I hear its not good to run with the compressor w/o coolant and oil, so it's recommended to go to a shop right after you change the compressor. Tjkj is correct about everything he said, you should replace all those things for warranty purposes, have your peace of mind, do the recommended things, but you don't have to just to have a working ac. If you do it though, it's not a big deal, few extra minutes I don't know about how legal is to evac the current r134 but as long as nobody knows about it... But I don't advocate that at all, it's your call and your conscience.

If you want to do it yourself, you need a vacuum pump and a professional gauge with hoses. All new would be probably $3-500 minimum, depending on how high you want to go, the most expensive part is the vacuum pump. Probably not worth if you do it every now and then. You should also add some dye in the system, in case you have any leaks. You can buy everything from napa for example. Here is a video that explains the basics:

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=lglPJuBX ... glPJuBXVeE

Truth is that with all my equipment I wasn't able to charge it as good as a professional shop... Maybe i cant get the exact coolant quantity thats required... Can't understand why but I just can't, lol. It cools good, but is not as cool as the pro, it's definitely cheaper though... Good luck!

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2005 kj CRD, samco, suncoast tc, provent, Kennedy lift pump, GDE ECO full torque, 2nd gen filter head, 245/70/16 a/t tires, mopar light bar, fumoto oil valve, OEM Skid Plates, ARB Front bumper and HD OME, tru cool LPD47391 40k GVW tranny cooler (stock cooler delete), FF Dynamics e-fan and shroud, rocker arms replaced, HDS2 190F thermostat.

If you need a new AC compressor, I have a few new units for sale.

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Thanks , I just wanted to know if anyone had to pull one before , I been doing A/C since the 70's

I just never had to swap one in a Liberty before , I have ALL the tools , already done the dryer/filter and orifice tube , actually both of my CRD's need compressors , just my 05 is worst then the 06

I already recovered the 134a

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05 liberty CRD Limited - suncoast TC , GDE Turbo , GDE TCM Tune 2gen OEM filter head, stant 195 tsat, Autoandart Window Fix, New TB kit ~190k (Geordi)
06 Liberty CRD Limited - stant 195 tstat Autoandart Window Fix, 2gen OEM filter head, New TB kit ~180k (Geordi), GDE Turbo, GDE TCM ECO tune