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 ...

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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Inspection
CLUTCH INSPECTION - FIXED DISPLACEMENT A/C COMPRESSOR Fig. 212: Identifying Compressor Shaft, Clutch Plate & Shim Examine the friction surfaces of the pulley and the clutch plate (2) for wea ...

Diagnosis and testing
BATTERY CABLES A voltage drop test will determine if there is excessive resistance in the battery cable terminal connections or the battery cable. If excessive resistance is found in the battery c ...

Assembly
NOTE: Cleanliness through entire disassembly and assembly of the valve body cannot be overemphasized. When disassembling, each part should be washed in a suitable solvent, then dried by comp ...