Dodge Journey: Valve, A/C expansion
Dodge Journey Service & Repair Manual / Heating & Air Conditioning / Plumbing, front / Valve, A/C expansion
Refrigerant
DESCRIPTION
The refrigerant used in this air conditioning system is a HydroFluoroCarbon (HFC),
type R-134a. Unlike R-12,
which is a ChloroFluoroCarbon (CFC), R-134a refrigerant does not contain
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Description, Operation
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 265: A/C Expansion Valve Description KA
The A/C expansion valve controls the amount of refrigerant entering the A/C
evaporator. The A/C expansion
valve is of a thermostatic exp ...
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Removal
NOTE: Before proceeding, review all Warnings and Cautions.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
Fig. 39: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel a ...
Cleaning, inspection
CLEANING
To ensure engine gasket sealing, proper surface preparation must be
performed, especially with the use of
aluminum engine components and multi-layer steel cylinder head gaskets.
NOTE: ...
Assembly
NOTE: If the coil spring has been removed from the spring compressor,
proceed with
the next step, otherwise, proceed with 3.
NOTE: To determine the flat coil end of the coil spring for the ...
