How to replace the A/C Clutch assembly on Buick LaCrosse?

Before replacing the compressor clutch assembly begin with accessory Drive Belt removal from the A/C Compressor according to the Drive Belt replacement procedures designed for engine types 3.8l (L26), 3.6l (LY7), or 5.3l (LS4). 3.8l (L26), 3.6l (LY7), or 5.3l (LS4). Start by removing the compressor and lower air deflector while removing three adjustable dowels from the j 37872 compressor clutch holding tool and installing three 5/16x1 inch bolts in their place. Remove the compressor clutch plate bolt after discarding it and proceed by attaching the j 37872 to firmly hold the compressor clutch plate during removal. The j 6083 snap ring pliers permits the removal of the compressor pulley snap ring as well as the compressor pulley and the compressor clutch coil snap ring followed by the compressor clutch coil. To prepare for installation work on the compressor clutch coil follow these steps: first use an m6x1.0 tap to clean the clutch plate bolt threads then blow away debris with compressed air before using the j 6083 to install both the clutch coil and its snap ring. Plug the compressor pulley and its snap ring into place before applying oil onto the clutch drive plate's 0.4 mm (0.016 in) air gap shim which then must be placed inside before installing the compressor clutch plate. As you rotate the drive plate verify that it doesn't scrape against the pulley then use the air gap measurement between pulley and drive plate to adjust the shims for a 0.3-0.6 mm (0.012-0.024 in) gap. Tighten the new clutch drive plate bolt to 12 n.m (106 lb in) while utilizing the j 37872 to hold the compressor clutch plate. The bolt requires colored adhesive to cover at least 5 threads. Expose the lower air deflector following installation of the accessory Drive Belt and specific engine type compressor reinstallation. Finish the work by conducting a leak test on fittings through the j 39400-a halogen leak detector.

How to replace the A/C Clutch assembly on Buick Enclave?

A vehicle lift operation will be the initial step to begin replacing the air conditioning clutch assembly. The Drive Belt should come off first before you remove the clutch plate retaining bolt and the clutch plate assembly. Begin by removing the clutch hub/bearing snap ring followed by the clutch hub/bearing assembly. Following this step remove the clutch coil harness retainer. Begin the replacement process by dislodging the snap ring of the clutch coil and afterward extracting the clutch coil from the A/C Compressor. First install the clutch coil onto the A/C Compressor while securing it with snap ring . Repeat the following installation sequence: place the clutch hub/bearing assembly then fit the clutch hub/bearing snap ring. Install the clutch plate assembly avoiding drive plate drag against the pulley while rotating by adding small amounts of oil to the tightest air gap shim beforehand. Maintain a 0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in) air gap between the pulley and drive plate by modifying the shim placement. After lowering the vehicle reinstall the Drive Belt then tighten the clutch plate retaining bolt to 18 nm (13 lb ft).

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Buick Pulley Part Number: 6552284
$140.68 MSRP: $252.35
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley-W/Rotor & Bearing (5.0") P.V.; A/C Compressor Clutch
- Replaced by: 06580047
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Regal | 1990-1991 | Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Buick Coil Assembly Part Number: 89019186
$34.63 MSRP: $102.48
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Coil, Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch Actuating; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch Coil; Clutch Coil Assembly; Coil & Wire Assembly; Clutch; Coil; Coil, A/C Compressor Clutch Actuating
- Replaces: 6552423, 06552423
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Commercial Chassis | 1994-1996 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
- LeSabre | 1994-1995 | Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Park Avenue | 1994-1995 | Base, Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Reatta | 1989-1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Regal | 1994-1995 | Custom, Gran Sport, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Riviera | 1995, 1989-1993 | Base, Luxury, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Roadmaster | 1994-1996 | Base, Collector's Edition, Estate Wagon, Estate Wagon Collector's Edition, Limited, Limited Collector's Edition | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Buick Coil Assembly Part Number: 89019185
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Coil Assembly, A/C Clutch; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch Coil; Clutch Coil Assembly; Coil; Coil, A/C Compressor Clutch Actuating
- Replaces: 06552422, 6552422
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Century | 1989-2005 | Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited, Special, Special Edition | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
- Electra | 1989-1990 | Limited, Park Avenue, Park Avenue Ultra, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- LeSabre | 1996-2005, 1989-1993 | Base, Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Park Avenue | 1996-2005, 1991-1993 | Base, Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Regal | 1988-2004 | 25th Anniversary Edition, Custom, Gran Sport, GS, GSE, Limited, LS, LSE, Olympic Gold Edition | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Riviera | 1996-1999 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Skylark | 1992-1998 | Custom, Gran Sport, Limited, Olympic Gold Edition | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Buick Coil Assembly Part Number: 6552649
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Coil, A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch Coil; A/C Compressor Clutch Assembly; Coil & Wire Assembly
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Commercial Chassis | 1991-1993 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
- Roadmaster | 1991-1993 | Base, Estate Wagon, Limited | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Buick Rotor & Bearing Part Number: 2724722
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rotor, A/C Clutch; A/C Compressor Clutch; Rotor; Rotor, A/C Compressor (Internal Parts)
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Electra | 1984-1989 | Estate Wagon, Limited, Park Avenue | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- LeSabre | 1984-1990 | Collector's Edition, Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Buick Compressor Pulley Part Number: 6557503
Product Specifications
- Other Name: R4 Pulley; A/C Compressor Clutch; Pulley
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Skyhawk | 1984 | Custom, Limited, T-Type | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Buick Clutch Drive Part Number: 6551717
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch Drive Assembly; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Century | 1984 | Custom, Limited, T-Type | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
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Buick Clutch Part Number: 89018605
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch Kit, A/C; A/C Compressor Clutch
- Replaces: 10311311
Fits the following Buick Models:
- LaCrosse | 2005-2009 | CX, CXL | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Clutch Kit Part Number: 84364333
$122.61 MSRP: $219.92
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- Other Name: Clutch Kit, Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch & Pulley; Clutch; Clutch Kit, A/C Compressor Clutch
- Replaced by: 85641373
- Replaces: 23393433
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Regal Sportback | 2018-2020 | Avenir, Base, Essence, Preferred, Preferred II | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Regal TourX | 2018-2020 | Base, Essence, Preferred | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Buick Coil Assembly Part Number: 6550835
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch Coil/H; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch Coil; Cluster Assembly; Coil & Wire Assembly; Clutch; Coil; Coil, A/C Compressor Clutch Actuating
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Regal | 1984-1985 | Base, Grand National, Limited, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Riviera | 1985 | Base, Luxury, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Buick Coil Part Number: 6552289
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Coil, W/Housing Assembly; A/C Compressor Clutch
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Regal | 1988 | Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Buick Hub Assembly Part Number: 5914719
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch, A/C; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch & Pulley; Drive Assembly; Coil; Compressor Plate; Hub Assembly; A/C Actuating.
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Regal | 1984-1985 | Base, Grand National, Limited, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Riviera | 1985 | Base, Luxury, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Buick Clutch Drive, Front Part Number: 6552372
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clu Front Assembly; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 6581515
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Century | 1989-1991 | Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited, Special | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- Regal | 1988-1991 | Custom, Gran Sport, Limited | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
- Skyhawk | 1988-1989 | Custom, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Buick Coil Assembly Part Number: 89019188
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Coil Assembly, A/C Clutch; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch Coil; Clutch Coil Assembly; Coil & Wire Assembly; Clutch; Coil; Coil, A/C Compressor Clutch Actuating
- Replaces: 6552155, 06551997, 6551997
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Century | 1984-1989 | Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited, T-Type | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
- Electra | 1985-1988 | Limited, Park Avenue, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- LeSabre | 1986-1989 | Base, Custom, Limited, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Regal | 1990-1993 | Custom, Gran Sport, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Skyhawk | 1984-1989 | Custom, Limited, SE, Sport, T-Type | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Skylark | 1985-1991 | Base, Custom, Gran Sport, Limited, Luxury Edition | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
- Somerset | 1986-1987 | Custom, Limited, T-Type | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Somerset Regal | 1985 | Base, Limited | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Buick Clutch Coil Part Number: 3091128
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Coil & Housing Assembly (High-Amp); A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch Coil Assembly; Coil & Wire Assembly; Coil
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Reatta | 1988 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Riviera | 1986-1988 | Luxury, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Clutch Part Number: 89018518
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch Kit, A/C; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch Kit, A/C Compressor Clutch
Fits the following Buick Models:
- LaCrosse | 2008-2009 | Super | 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Buick Clutch Part Number: 10311310
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch Assembly-A/C; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch, A/C Compressor Clutch
Fits the following Buick Models:
- LaCrosse | 2005-2008 | CXS | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Buick Compressor Pulley Part Number: 6580546
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley, A/C Compressor; A/C Compressor Clutch; Pulley W/Bearing; Pulley; Pulley, A/C Compressor Drive/Idler
Fits the following Buick Models:
- LeSabre | 1996-1999 | Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Park Avenue | 1996 | Base, Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Riviera | 1996-1998 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Clutch & Pulley Part Number: 84160278
$124.95 MSRP: $224.12
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch Kit, Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch; A/C Compressor Clutch; Clutch; Clutch Kit, A/C Compressor Clutch
Fits the following Buick Models:
- LaCrosse | 2018-2019 | Base, Essence, Preferred, Premium | 4 Cyl 2.5 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Buick Clutch Assembly Part Number: 86807268
$246.59 MSRP: $442.34
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch Kit, Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch; Clutch; Clutch Kit, A/C Compressor Clutch
- Replaces: 15926084
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Enclave | 2008-2017 | Base, Convenience, CX, CXL, Leather, Premium | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS

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Buick A/C Clutch

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The Buick A/C Clutch engages the compressor quickly and transforms engine power into cold cabin air. The badge has been pursuing smooth rides, quiet rides, and a cabin that stops the noise of the road since 1903 so that families arrive with calmness. Buick fulfills that pledge by applying soft-touch material on robust frames, reducing wind noise with ingenious seals, and fitting modern technology in without directing drivers to the manual. Its Wildcat concept was a hint of sculpted LED grilles and electric push, and it remains an indicator that the brand is continuing to experiment and not living in the rear view mirror. Glass that is of sound-deadening material, hydraulic suspension bushings, and continuously variable valve timing work together to level out gullies and dampen vibrations and allow the steering to be light enough to twist around in the parking lot but heavy enough to take the curves on the highway, making crossovers and sedans feel like grown-up cars on the road. To avoid loss of power to the belt between request and cold air, when the dash switch clicks, the A/C Clutch pulls a strong magnetic field which in milliseconds latches the pulley to the compressor shaft. The balanced drum is in a housing in which it spins; hence it reduces vibration and the radio is never hampered by the radio waves during summer traffic. Since the unit turns off when cooling demand decreases, it will use less fuel and the serpentine belt will not experience unnecessary tension, which in turn will prolong the life of parts. That balance of immediate attraction and immediate release allows all the drivetrains with the auspicious Buick badge to operate more efficiently, and the A/C Clutch continues keeping the vents icy for miles.

Buick A/C Clutch Parts and Q&A

Clutch
10311310
Q: How to replace the A/C Clutch assembly on Buick LaCrosse?
A:
Before replacing the compressor clutch assembly begin with accessory Drive Belt removal from the A/C Compressor according to the Drive Belt replacement procedures designed for engine types 3.8l (L26), 3.6l (LY7), or 5.3l (LS4). 3.8l (L26), 3.6l (LY7), or 5.3l (LS4). Start by removing the compressor and lower air deflector while removing three adjustable dowels from the j 37872 compressor clutch holding tool and installing three 5/16x1 inch bolts in their place. Remove the compressor clutch plate bolt after discarding it and proceed by attaching the j 37872 to firmly hold the compressor clutch plate during removal. The j 6083 snap ring pliers permits the removal of the compressor pulley snap ring as well as the compressor pulley and the compressor clutch coil snap ring followed by the compressor clutch coil. To prepare for installation work on the compressor clutch coil follow these steps: first use an m6x1.0 tap to clean the clutch plate bolt threads then blow away debris with compressed air before using the j 6083 to install both the clutch coil and its snap ring. Plug the compressor pulley and its snap ring into place before applying oil onto the clutch drive plate's 0.4 mm (0.016 in) air gap shim which then must be placed inside before installing the compressor clutch plate. As you rotate the drive plate verify that it doesn't scrape against the pulley then use the air gap measurement between pulley and drive plate to adjust the shims for a 0.3-0.6 mm (0.012-0.024 in) gap. Tighten the new clutch drive plate bolt to 12 n.m (106 lb in) while utilizing the j 37872 to hold the compressor clutch plate. The bolt requires colored adhesive to cover at least 5 threads. Expose the lower air deflector following installation of the accessory Drive Belt and specific engine type compressor reinstallation. Finish the work by conducting a leak test on fittings through the j 39400-a halogen leak detector.
Clutch Assembly
86807268
Q: How to replace the A/C Clutch assembly on Buick Enclave?
A:
A vehicle lift operation will be the initial step to begin replacing the air conditioning clutch assembly. The Drive Belt should come off first before you remove the clutch plate retaining bolt and the clutch plate assembly. Begin by removing the clutch hub/bearing snap ring followed by the clutch hub/bearing assembly. Following this step remove the clutch coil harness retainer. Begin the replacement process by dislodging the snap ring of the clutch coil and afterward extracting the clutch coil from the A/C Compressor. First install the clutch coil onto the A/C Compressor while securing it with snap ring . Repeat the following installation sequence: place the clutch hub/bearing assembly then fit the clutch hub/bearing snap ring. Install the clutch plate assembly avoiding drive plate drag against the pulley while rotating by adding small amounts of oil to the tightest air gap shim beforehand. Maintain a 0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in) air gap between the pulley and drive plate by modifying the shim placement. After lowering the vehicle reinstall the Drive Belt then tighten the clutch plate retaining bolt to 18 nm (13 lb ft).