I've got a bearing going bad in the AC compressor clutch-pulley in my 2002 Impreza Outback. I'm haivng trouble finding for sure what bearing I need. I know I can pull it part and match by bearing # - but I want to pre-buy the bearing. Then work on the car once and fix it.

 

As I understand it, Subaru has used Kensei Calsonic CR-14 compressors from 1993 to 2005. I have the CR-14 on my 2002 Impreza.

 

I'm pretty sure it probably uses the following - but I'd like to know if anyone is sure before I order one. Here are all the cross-refernce #s for that same bearing I THINK I need.

 

KOYO# DAC3555RD3H , 83A694 , DAC35552RD3XSI , DAC35550020

NACHI# 35BG05G 2DS , 35BG05S10G 2DSTZ - 35BD219DUK

Used: in Diesel Kiki (SELTEC) , GM Sanden 505, 507, 708 HONDA 709, TR70, TR90 & Nissans

DIM: 35x55x20mm

I gave up trying to get a number. I found out my 95 Impreza has the same CR-14 Kansei pump as my 2002 Impreza Outback. I pulled it apart and got the bearing number. Now have it on order for $28. The bearing is staked in but still easy to get out and retake the new one.

 

 

 

are there any specialty tools needed. I too have had several of these with bad clutch bearings, but have just replaced the entire compressor on them.

 

Would love some more pictures and details documenting this fix.

 

In fact, i just had to cut the old belt off my 94LGT due to the bearing in the compressor head is really rattly metal to metal now.

great job, thanks for sharing and the pictures, i've heard of folks doing it but hadn't seen or tried it yet. actually i have somehow avoided seeing this issue yet.

are there any specialty tools needed. I too have had several of these with bad clutch bearings, but have just replaced the entire compressor on them.

 

Would love some more pictures and details documenting this fix.

 

In fact, i just had to cut the old belt off my 94LGT due to the bearing in the compressor head is really rattly metal to metal now.

 

I have special AC and compressor tools for other makes of compressors - but not for this Kansei Calsonic. I thought I was going to have to make a puller -but it all ended up coming off very easy. All I needed was a metric Allen/Hex wrench to get out the center bolt. Then the outside clutch-plate slid off by hand which was a surprise. Then reached in with a right-angle snap-ring pliers and removed the one snap ring. Then -carefully used two big screwdrivers as pry bars behind the pulley-bearing assembly and it came right off. This was on my very rusty 95. If life is fair, my 2002 ought to be as easy.

great information in this thread indeed. thank you. I may try a go at one from the junkyard, just the pulley / bearing parts.