Thanks for the reply, ard. I did a pretty thorough search online, and the only information that I could find concerning a bearing replacement was related to the N52. Unfortunately the N52 and the N62 engines have different A/C compressors (of course!) so I don't imagine that the compressor bearings would be the same.

I put the new compressor on order yesterday, expect it in tomorrow or the next day. $600 plus shipping, so I guess I have a chore on my hands to replace it. Unfortunately, information on the internet is lacking concerning a replacement procedure, so I guess I will wing it and hope for the best. Thanks, everyone.

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