Centinel System – Repair Manual – 009-051   Refrigerant Compressor

WARNING  To protect the environment, liquid refrigerant systems must be properly emptied and filled using equipment that prevents the release of refrigerant gas into the atmosphere. Federal law requires capturing and recycling the refrigerant.

NOTE: If the refrigerant compressor is only being removed to access other components, refrigerant system depressurization is not required. Leave hoses connected and properly support the refrigerant compressor to other vehicle components.

• Depressurize the refrigerant system, only if complete removal of the refrigerant compressor is required. Refer to the OEM service manual for the proper procedure.
• Remove the cooling fan drive belt. Refer to Procedure 008-002.
• Refrigerant compressor belt. Refer to Procedure 009-052.

Remove the four refrigerant compressor mounting capscrews.

Remove the refrigerant compressor.

Remove the four refrigerant compressor mounting capscrews.

Remove the refrigerant compressor and bracket assembly.

Inspect the refrigerant compressor pulley, for cracks or broken grooves. Replace refrigerant compressor if damaged.

Refer to the OEM service manual for proper compressor inspection on the various types and configurations available.

Inspect the refrigerant compressor bracket for cracks. Replace bracket if cracked.

Inspect the roll pins. The roll pins must not be loose or have any damage. Replace the refrigerant compressor mounting brackets, if the roll pin are loose or damaged.

Install the four mounting capscrews through the refrigerant compressor and refrigerant compressor bracket.

Tighten the capscrews.

Install the four mounting capscrews through the refrigerant compressor to the alternator/refrigerant compressor mounting bracket. Make sure the roll pins align properly.

Tighten the capscrews.

• Install the refrigerant compressor belt. Refer to Procedure 009-052.
• Install the fan drive belt. Refer to Procedure 008-002.
• Fill the refrigerant system, if depressurized. Refer to the OEM service manual.