Seized clutch How do you replace a seized clutch

Three possible reasons. This only applies if your system is hydraulic. Your master cylinder for clutch system has seized. your slave cylinder has siezed. or your clutch throw out bearing has seized inside the clutch.
If your clutch system is manual or cable driven then your clutch has failed. Or your cable has frayed inside its housing and grab the side of the housing but this is not likely.

More info like year make model how many miles are on the car what was done recently how many are on this clutch, if you just replace the clutch. If this is original clutch.. all of this would have helped answer your question.

Sounds like the clutch release bearing (throwout bearing) is seized in place.

-Replace new one or remove it and use shorter belt.


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the compressor is seized.
key off.
a/c belt off.
apply power 12vdc to the clutch, the clutch is not enabled.
then buy hand, again engine off. turn the a/c pulley buy
hand, i bet you cant, and is called Seized.
this method works for all parts, on all belts that might seize.
(only a/c needs the clutch active to feel it)
it is possible the clutch bearing is siezed.
that can be fell with not applying 12vdc it s coil.

the way you are describing it the engine is seized
but if the engine will turn over on the flywheel bolt
then it could be a couple of things
using your kick start (if your kick start does not move when pressure is applied then your engine is seized)
(remedy) total engine strip
("your kick start just goes up and down not doing anything")
seized clutch
remedy strip your clutch and clean up
("if a clicking noise is heard when using the electric start but your engine does not move it is your starter solenoid")
take off old one and replace and replace

It can be due to the:
- Engine rpm high.
- Brake oil level too low.
- Brake oil contaminated.
- Air in the clutch system. (Bleed air)
- Worn out master cylinder clutch, upper. (Replace)
- Worn out clutch cylinder clutch, lower. (Replace).
- Worn out clutch plate. (Replace)
- Worn out pressure plate. (Replace).
- Clutch bearing defective or seized. (Replace).

Is it seizing with the AC on? Or Off? Or both? If it is seizing even with the AC is on and off then this is an internal issue with the compressor, replace the compressor. If it is only doing it while turned on and is still blowing cold air then replace the clutch pulley.

Secondary clutch is your problem, depending on internal set up, you will find they are seized or worn/jammed, replace and check belt as it would be fairly worn, dont forget to sand the smooth surfaces on front and rear pulley (where belt sits) up and down motion (not circular)

check the clutch fluid, if empty fill and bleed clutch line, if its full check the clutch slave sylinder it might be seized, replace and repete steps

Yoe will have to replace whatever seized up, if you want AC, If not, just unplug the wires into the unit. That will disable the clutch and the pulley will spin freely. You also need to replace the serpentine belt.