A/C compressor pulley is close to falling off?

Tiny
NATE08141993
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  • 2010 FORD ESCAPE
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 157,000 MILES
Ac seized awhile back but was still able to drive. Yesterday a squealing noise started when I used my defrost. Crawled underneath and it looks like the A/C pulley is about to fall off. Looking for a cost-efficient solution.
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 AT 5:46 PM

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Tiny
MECHTRIX
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Not much you can do with that at this point it sounds like it's time to get a new A/C pump and they usually come with a new pulley that about the only solution I can think of if you have a bad pump and a bad pully. Good luck.
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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 AT 9:15 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, I agree with MECHTRIX, the A/C compressor will need to be replaced.

Here is a guide and video to help you through the steps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

And this video will show you how to vacuum down and recharge the system:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EqdrBVb0sY

Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.
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Monday, May 5th, 2025 AT 9:47 AM

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