What kind of ac compressor is this, need to replace it? (pics)

actually, that nut in the center of the pulley once removed, and a puller is used, it comes off and no freon escapes. a shop can/should be able to switch that out in under 1 hour, not including the time you have to wait for the job to even get started.

 

i do not see anything out of the usual for that clutch to not be working. i surmise you checked all the fuses, and relays and such?

many times, i'd see rust dust to indicate a bad clutch. also check the wiring to the clutch, it could just be corroded at the connecting plug

 

yeah, if the clutch went "kaput", that's just a simple replacement, maybe about $100 to $150, over say maybe a $400 compressor, then labor, then recharging the system.

 

but the clutch, is "pressed onto" the shaft.. you or a mechanic will need a pulley-puller, to remove it, and to re-install the new one. never hammer it back on, never use a crowbar or screw drivers to pry it off

 

if you can locate a new clutch at say AutoZone, NAPA,, whatever, they rent tools.