I have replaced just about everything on my wife’s Jeep, except the A/C system.

Couple of weeks ago I noticed that the A/C was not as cool as it used to be, so I added some freon from AutoZone. Today I noticed some strange squeaking noise coming from the vicinity of the compressor unit. I also noticed some rusted residue around the clutch and the radiator hose. The radiator hose is located about two inches from the clutches 9 o’clock.

The cluck and compressor appear to work and I am getting cold air, so I am hesitant to replace a big ticket item(s) unless I can get some confirmation. I am suspecting it’s the A/C Clutch Bearing.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

-J

P.S. the Jeep is 1995 Grand Cherokee with about 150K.