Yeah, it definietly looks like it goes through the accessory bracket.

Jorell called it.

You can do the bushings yourself but you need a decent tool kit, especially to mess with the a/c compressor where it attaches to the bracket.

It can be done with a limited tools kit, but it WILL BE a PITA.

To change the bushings on the p/s pump -easy.
Alternator -a little more troublesome.
A/c bushings are a pain -but not to the point of tears.

Good time for new belts.

Be careful with the adjusting bolts (long 10mm bolts) they can break and bend.

A good set of ratcheting wrenches will work wonders here.

Wobble extensions & sockets (or something else) to get at the a/c compressor.


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Looks like your accessory bushings are wearing/worn out. Check the pullys on the AC compressor and the PS pump, do they line up perfectly with the crank pully or are they off-angle/cock eyed. If they do not line up, its time for new accessory bushings.

jorrell
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