oil type PONTIAC FIERO 1988 Service Repair Manual

OA-2 GENERAL INFORMATION
VIN NUMBER PLATE
LOCATION
Fig. 2 Vehicle Identification Number Plate Location
marking indicating the strength of the material in the
fastener as outlined below. Metric cross recess screws
are identified by a Posidriv or Type
1A cross recess as
shown in Figure 8. Either a Phillips head or Type
1A
cross recess screwdriver can be used in Posidriv recess
screw heads, but Type
1A cross recess screwdrivers
will perform better.
NOTICE: Most metric fasteners have a blue color
coating. However, this should not be used as a
positive way of identifying as some metric fasteners
are not color coated.
General Motors Engineering Standards, along
with other North American Industries, have adopted
a portion of the standard metric fastener sizes defined
by
IS0 (International Standards Organization). This
was done to reduce the number of fastener sizes used
and yet retain the best strength qualities in each thread
size. For example, the customary 1/4-20 and 1/4-28
screws are replaced by the metric
M6.0 X 1 screw
which has nearly the same diameter and
25.4 threads
per inch. The thread pitch is in between the customary
coarse and fine thread pitches.
Metric and customary thread notation differ
slightly. The difference is shown in Figure 9.
FASTENER STRENGTH ODENTIFIGATION
Most commonly used metric fastener strength
property classes are 9.8 and 10.9 with the class
identification embossed on the head of each bolt.
Customary (inch) strength classes range from grade 2
to 8 with radial line identification embossed on each
bolt head
(i.e., grade 7 bolt will exhibit 5 embossed
radial lines on the bolt head). Some metric nuts will be
marked with single digit strength identification
numbers on the nut face. Figure 12 shows the different
strength markings.
When replacing metric fasteners, be careful to use
bolts and nuts of the same strength or greater than the
original fasteners (the same number marking or higher)
.It is also important to select replacement fasteners of
the correct size. Correct replacement bolts and nuts are
available through the parts division. Many metric
fasteners available in the after-market parts channels
were designed to metric standards of countries other
than the United States. These fasteners may be of a
lower strength, different thread pitch and may not have the
numbered head marking system. The metric
fasteners used on GM products are designed to new,
international standards that may not be used by some
nondomestic bolt and nut suppliers. In general, except
for special applications, the common sizes and pitches
are:
M 6.0
X 1
M 8 x 1.25
M 10 X 1.5 M 12 X 1.75
M 14x2 I
PREVAILING TORQUE FASTENERS
A prevailing torque nut is designed to develop an
interference between the nut and bolt threads. This is
most often accomplished by distortion of the top of an
all-metal nut or by using a nylon patch on the threads
in the middle of the hex flat.
A nylon insert may also
be used as a method of interference between nut and
bolt threads (Fig. 11).
A prevailing torque bolt is designed to develop an
interference between bolt and nut threads, or the
threads of a tapped hole. This is accomplished by
distorting some of the threads or by using a nylon patch
or adhesive (Fig. 11).
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FASTENER REUSE: I
Clean, unrusted prevailing torque nuts and bolts
may be reused as follows:
a. Clean dirt and other foreign material off nut
or bolt.
b. Inspect nut or bolt to insure there are no
cracks, elongation, or other signs of abuse
or overtightening. (If there is any doubt,
replace with a new prevailing torque
fastener of equal or greater strength.)
c. Lightly coat bolt
& nut with engine oil.
Assemble parts and hand start nut or bolt.
d. Observe that before fastener seats, it
develops torque per the chart in Figure
10.
(If there is any doubt, replace with a new
prevailing torque fastener of equal or
greater strength.)
e. Tighten fastener to torque specified in
appropriate section of this manual.
Bolts and nuts which are rusty or damaged
should be replaced with new parts of equal or
greater strength.
VEHICLE LIF"TING PROCEDURES
NOTICE: When jacking or lifting vehicle from
frame side rails, be certain lift pads do not contact
catalytic converter as damage to converter will
result.
Many dealer service facilities and service stations
are equipped with a type of automotive hoist which
must bear upon some part of the frame in order to lift
the vehicle. Figures 14 and 15 indicate the
recommended areas for hoist contact for Pontiac
Sunbird models.
If any other hoist methods are used, special care
must be used not to damage the fuel tank, filler neck,
I
exhaust system or underbody. I

NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
Figure 00-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
USAGE
Engine
Oil
Engine Coolant
Brake and
Hydraul~c Clutch Systems
Parking Brake Cables
Power Steering System
Manual
Steerlng Gear (reclrculat~ng ball)
Automatic
Transrn~ssionRransaxle and 5 Speed Manual Transm~ss~ons
Manual Transm~ssion (rear-wheel-drive) 4 Speed
Manual
Transm~ss~onRransaxle Shin Linkage
Key Lock Cylinders
Automatic Transmlss~onfrransaxle Shlft Llnkage
Clutch Llnkage Plvot Po~nts
Floor Sh~n L~nkage
Power Antenna Mast (3-mast sect~on-type only)
Chass~s Lubr~cation
Standard D~fferent~al Rear Axle
L~m~ted-Sl~p D~flerent~al Rear Axle
W~ndsh~eld.Washer Solvent
Hood Latch Assembly
a)
Plvots and Sprlng Anchor
b) Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings
(rearqwheel-drive)
Hood and door hlnges, statlon wagon tailgate hlnge or hatchback Ild and Ilnkage, headl~ght door assembl~es, statlon wagon rear foldrng seat, fuel door hlnge, rear compartment Ihd hlnges
Weatherstr~ps
FLUlDlLUBRlCANT
GM Goodwrench Motor 011 or equivalent for API Se~lce, SFICC or SFICD of the
recommended v~scos~ty
M~xture of water and good qual~ty ethylene glycol base antllreeze conforming to GM spec 1825M (GM Part No 1052753)
Delco Supreme 11
Fluld (GM Part No 1052535) or DOT-3 Fluld
Chass~s grease meetlng requirements of GM-6031M (GM Part No 1052497)
GM power
steerlng flu~d, Part No 1052884 or equivalent
Use lubricant meetlng requirements of GM-4673M (GM Part No 1052182)
DEXR0N'-II Automat~c Transm~ss~on Flu~d (GM Part No 1051855) Camaro and Flreblrd (5 Speed)
Corvette overdr~ve unlt - DEXRON a.II All others SAE-80W-90 GL-5 gear lubr~cant (GM Part No 1052271)
Chass~s grease meetlng requirements of GM-6031M (GM Part No 1052497)
Black Key Lock
Cyl~nders - light oil (GM Par1 No. 1052949)
All other Key Lock Cyl~nders - sllicone lubrlcant (GM Part No 1052277)
Eng~ne 011
Eng~ne 011
Eng~ne 011
Llght 011 (GM Part No 1052949)
Chass~s grease meetlng requirements of GM-6031M (GM Part No 1052497)
SAE
80W or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 (SAE 80W GL-5 In Canada) gear lubricant (GM Part No
1052271)
For Camaro only
- Use SAE BOW190 GL-5+ Hypold 011 (GM Part No 1050010), 11 equ~pped wl5 7L (L98) Englne or 5 OL (LB9) engine wmpeed manual transm~ss~on and disc brakes
All other applications - Use SAE 80W or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 Gear Lubr~cant (GM Part No
1052271)
GM
Opt~kleen Washer Solvent (GM Part No 1051515) or equ~valent
a) Eng~ne 011 b) Chass~s grease meet~ng requirements of GM.6031M (GM Part No 1052497)
Lubricant GM Part No 1051344 grease or equivalent
Eng~ne 011
S~l~cone Grease (GM Part No 1052863) or equivalent

AIR CONDITIONING 1B-1
SECTION 1B
R COND
When performing air conditioning diagnosis on vehicles equipped with a catalytic converter, it will be necessary to
WARM the engine to a NORMAL operating temperature BEFORE attempting to idle the engine for periods greater
than five
(5) minutes. Once the engine attains normal idle, diagnosis and adjustments can be made.
CONTENTS
.................. General Description .................................. 1B-1 Accumulator Assembly Service .1B-19
.......................... C.C.O.T. A!C System ................................ 1B-1 On-Vehicle Sewice ..... 1B-20
....................................... System Components - Functional ................. 1B-2 Blower Motor .1B-20
..................................... System Components - Control ..................... 1B-3 Hi-Blower Relay 1B-20
...................................... Relays and Switches ................................... 1B-3 Blower Resistor 1B-20
Diagnosis ................................................. 1B-5 Controller, Blower Switch or Vacuum
................................................ Testing the Refrigerant System ...................... 1B-5 Valve .lB-20
Insufficient Cooling "Quick-Check Temperature Control Cable ....................... .1B-20
.................................... Procedure.. ............................................. 1B-5 Vacuum
Harness .lB-20
C.C.O.T. A/C System Diagnostic Control Wiring Harness ........................... .1B-20
..... ................................. Procedure.. ............................................. 1B-8 Heater
Core .. .lB-21
................................ Leak Testing ........................................... 1B-12 Lower Heater Outlet 1B-21
............................... Service Procedures ................................. .1B-12 Heater Module Case .lB-21
.......................... O-Ring Replacement ................................ .1B- 12 Pressure Cycling Switch .1B-21
....................................... Handling Refrigerant- 12 ............................ .1B- 13 Vacuum Tank .lB-21
Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating Liquid Line .......................................... .1B-23
and
Charging Procedures - AIC Accumulator ......................................... .1B-23
.................................... Systems .............................................. .1B-14 Evaporator Core .1B-24
In-Line Air Conditioning Evaporator Case .................................... .1B-24
.......................................... Filter
Installation.. .................................. .1B- 18 Compressor .lB-24
.............................................
................ Expansion Tube (Orifice) Service .1 B- 19 Condenser IB-24
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
All engines are equipped with a fixed displace- evaporator temperature. The pressure cycling switch
ment (R-4) air conditioning compressor. This
com- is the freeze protection device in the system and
pressor may cycle on and off under normal air
senses refrigerant pressure on the suction side of the
conditioning demand. system. This switch is located on a standard
Schrader- -
All air conditioning systems that use the fixed
displacement R-4 compressor are referred to as
C. C.O.T. (Cycling Clutch, Orifice Tube) type sys-
tems. This is the same system that has been used on
all General Motors vehicles in the past several years.
The C.C.O.T. NG System
The Cycling Clutch Orifice Tube (C.C.O.T.)
refrigeration system is designed to cycle a compressor
on and off to maintain desired cooling and to prevent
evaporator freeze. Passenger compartment comfort is
maintained by the temperature lever on the controller.
Control of the refrigeration cycle (on and off
operation of the compressor) is done with a switch
which senses low-side pressure as an indicator of type
valve low-side fitting. During air temperatures
over 10°C
(50°F), the equalized pressures within the
charged
A/C system will close the contacts of the
pressure switch. When an air conditioning mode
(max, norm, bi-level, defrost) is selected, electrical
energy is supplied to the compressor clutch coil. AS
the compressor reduces the evaporator pressure
to
approximately 175 kPa (25 psi), the pressure switch
will open, de-energizing the compressor clutch.
As
the system equalizes and the pressure reaches approxl-
mately 315 kPa (46 psi), the pressure switch contacts
close, re-energizing the clutch coil. This cycling
coy
tinues and maintains average evaporator discharge air
temperature at approximately 1°C (33°F). Because of
this cycling, some slight increases and decreases of
engine speedlpower may be noticed under certain con-
ditions. This is normal as the system is designed
to
cycle to maintain desired cooling, thus preventing
evaporator freeze-up.

AIR CONDITIONING 1 B-3
A low-side pressure Schrader valve service fit-
ting is located near the top of the accumulator. A
similar Schrader fitting may be provided for mounting
the pressure cycling switch. It is not necessary to dis-
charge the system to replace the switch. The accumu-
lator is serviced only as a replacement assembly.
Heater Core
The heater core heats the air before it enters the
car. Engine coolant is circulated through the core to
heat the outside air passing over the fins of the core.
The core is functional at all times (no water valve) and
may be used to temper conditioned air in
A/C mode,
as well as heat or vent mode.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS --- CON"FOL
Controller
The operation of the A/C system is controlled by
the switches and the lever on the control head. The
compressor clutch and blower are connected electri-
cally to the control head by a wiring harness. The
blower circuit is open in the off mode and air flow is
provided by the four blower speeds available in the
remaining modes. Cooled and dehumidified air is
available in the max, normal, bi-level and defrost
modes.
Temperature is controlled by the position of the
temperature lever on the control head. A cable con-
nects this lever to the temperature door which controls
air flow through the heater core. As the temperature
lever is moved through its range of travel, a sliding
clip on the cable at the temperature valve connection
should assume a position assuring that the temperature
door will seat in both extreme positions. Temperature
door position is independent of mode selection. The
temperature cable attaches to the right side of the air
conditioning module. The temperature door on some
models is controlled electrically, thereby eliminating
the need for the temperature cable.
The electric engine cooling fan on some cars is
not part of the
A/C system; however, the fan is
operational any time the
A/C control is in Max.,
Norm, or Bi-Level modes. Some models provide for
engine cooling fan operation when the controller is in
the defrost mode. This added feature is part of the
A/C
controller function and is aimed at preventing exces-
sive compressor head temperatures. It also allows the
A/C system to function more efficiently. On some
models during road speed (above
35 mph) conditions
when air flow through the condenser coil is adequate
for efficient cooling, the engine cooling fan will be
turned off. The operation of the cooling fan is con-
trolled by the ECM through the cooling fan relay.
Complete wiring diagrams and diagnosis for the
AIC Electrical System are in Section 8A. Section 8A
also contains additional diagnostic information
regarding air flows and vacuum logic.
Vacuum Lines
Vacuum lines are molded to a connector which
is attached to a vacuum control switch on the control
head assembly.
In case of leakage or hose collapse, it will not be
necessary to replace the entire harness assembly.
Replacement can be made by cutting the hose and
inserting a plastic connector. If an entire hose must be
replaced, cut all hoses off at the connector and then
attach hoses directly to the control head vacuum
switch. (NOTE: The Fiero uses an electric motor to
control mode selection. Therefore, it will not have a
vacuum harness.
)
Vacuum Tank
During heavy acceleration, the vacuum supply
from the carburetor drops. A check valve in the vac-
uum tank maintains vacuum so that, under load condi-
tions, vacuum will be available for continuous use.
REWVS AND SWITCHES
High-Pressure Compresssr Gut-OFF Switch
The high-side, high-pressure cut-off switch in
the rear head of the compressor is a protective device
intended to prevent excessive compressor head pres-
sures and reduce the chance of refrigerant escape
through a safety relief valve. Normally closed, this
switch will open the circuit at a high-side pressure of
approximately 2700
kPa (430 psi 9 20 psi) and
reclose the circuit at approximately 1379 kPa (200 psi
9 50 psi).
Lsw-Pressure Cut-On Switch
Compressor protection is provided on some cars
by a low-pressure cut-off switch which will open in
the event of a low-charge condition. This switch can
be located in the liquid line or in the rear head of the
compressor. This switch will also keep the compres-
sor from running during cold weather.
Pressure eyesing Switch
The refrigeration cycle (on and off operation of
the compressor) is controlled by a switch which
senses the low-side pressure as an indicator of evapo-
rator temperature. The pressure cycling switch is the
freeze protection device in the system and senses
refrigerant pressure on the suction side of the system.
This switch is located on a standard Schrader-type
valve low-side fitting. This switch also provides com-
pressor cut-off during cold weather.
Additional compressor protection results from
the operating characteristics of the low-side pressure
cycling system. If a massive discharge occurs or the
orifice tube becomes plugged, low-side pressures
could be insufficient to close the contacts of the pres-
sure switch. In the event of a low charge, insufficient
cooling accompanied by rapid compressor clutch
cycling will be noticed at high air temperatures.

18-4 AIR CONDITIONING
If replacement of the pressure cycling switch is
necessary, it is important to note that this may be done
without removing the refrigerant charge.
A Schrader-
type valve is located in the pressure switch fitting.
During replacement of the pressure switch, a new
oiled O-ring must be installed and the switch assem-
bled to the specified torque of
6- 13 N*m (5- 10 lb. ft.).
Power Steering Gut-OH, or Anticipate
Switch
Engine idle quality on some cars is maintained
by cutting off the compressor (switch normally
closed) when high power steering loads are imposed.
On other cars the switch (normally open) provides a
signal to the ECM to allow engine control systems to
compensate for high-power steering loads.
Wide-Open Tkroale (WOT) Compressor
Cut-Out
Switch
A switch located on the throttle corltrols of some
carburetor equipped cars opens the circuit to the com-
pressor clutch during full throttle acceleration. The
switch activates a relay that controls the compressor
clutch. During full throttle acceleration
on cars
equipped with TBI or
Em, the TPS sends a signal to
the ECM, thereby controlling the compressor clutch.
Air Conditioning Time Delay Relay
This relay on some cars controls the current to
the entire air conditioning system and provides a short
delay of air conditioning operation upon start-up.
Constant Run Relay
Engine idle quality on some cars is maintained
by a "constant run" system (constant run relay) that
eliminates compressor cycling during engine idle for a
predetermined time after the vehicle has come to rest
from road speed.
If the idle period continues for an
extended time, the
A/C system may return to a con-
ventional C.C.O.T. mode for a short time to prevent
system freeze-up. The
A/C control relay and constant
run relays are both controlled by the Electronic Con-
trol Module (ECM) which determines operating con-
ditions by evaluating input from the distributor
(engine speed), vehicle speed sensor, air sensor and
A/C compressor "on" signal.
5-PRESSURE CYCLING 8-EXPANSION TUBE
SWITCH (ORIFICE)
6-DESSICANT BAG O-LIQUID LINE
7-OIL BLEED HOLE
10-PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVE
@ ee LOW PRESSURE LIQUID HIGH PRESSURE LIQUID LOW PRESURE VAPOR HIGH PRESSURE VAPOR
Figure 2 A/C System - Typical

-
AIR CONDlTlQNlNG 1B-'13
METAL TUBE
THREAD AND
FITTING SIZE
Figure 13 Pipe 8( Hose
CAPTURED NOM-CAPTURED
Figure 14 0-Ring Designs
When replacing "0" rings on an air conditioning
components or joint connections, the fitting design
should be carefully identified to ensure installation of
correct air conditioining service replacement
"0"
rings. Some joint connections and components will
implement a "captured"
"0" ring design fitting that
uses a groove to retain the
"0" ring, while others do
not have a groove and uses a "non-captured" or "stan-
dard"
"0" ring.
Assembly and tightening procedures are the
same for both designs, however, the
"0" rings are
different. Some
"0" rings are color coated to ease
indentification and assembly. The following is a list
showing the color applications for the currently ser-
viced air conditioning
"0" rings:
A. Red
- Captured
(Grooved Male Fitting End
Fom) "0 " Ring Design.
B . Blue - Non-captured/Standard (Straight Male
Fitting End
Form) "09' Ring Design.
61. Yellow - "0" rings used on different types of
air conditioning switches.
These colored "O" rings are available in various
sizes for each application.
"0" rings should be coated
with
525 viscosity refrigerant oil, prior to installation,
but must not be soaked. Soaking color coated
"0"
rings will cause them to swell.
Connection Torque Chart
NOTICE: Do not soak the new teflon coated
"0" ring seals in refrigerant oil, it can cause
refrigerant leakage due to improper joint assem-
bly. Prolonged exposure, such as soaking, may
swell them large enough to prohibit joint assem-
bly.
ALWAYS SLIP THE 6"O" RING ONTO
THE FLANGE TUBE TO ENSURE PROPER
LOCATION AND SEALING.
Also, prior to installation, verify that both "09'
rings and fittings have not been nicked or deformed.
Deformed or nicked
parts must be replaced. Failure to
use the proper service replacement parts and proce- dures may result in excessive Refrigerant
12 leakage.
HANDLING REFRIGERANT12
Air conditioning systems contain Refrigerant-
12. This is a chemical mixture which requires special
handling procedures to avoid personal injury.
Always wear goggles and wrap a clean cloth
around fittings, valves, and connections when per-
forming work that involves opening the refrigerant
system.
Always work in a well ventilated area and
avoid breathing
any refrigerant fumes. Do not weld
or steam clean on or near any car-installed air condi-
tioning lines or components.
If Refrigerant-12 should come in contact with
any part of the body, flush the exposed area with
water.
All
Refrigerant-12 drums are shipped with a
heavy metal screw cap. The purpose of the cap is to
protect the valve and safety plug from damage. It is
good practice to replace the cap after each use of the
drum.
If it is necessary to transport or carny any con-
tainer of Refrigerant-12 in a vehicle, do not
carry it in
the passenger compartment. If the occasion arises to
fill a
sfnall Refrigerant-12 drum from a large one,
never fill the drum completely. Space should always
be allowed above the liquid for expansion.

LlOQllD LiNE FILTER INSTALLATION
Figures 'IT", 17% and 17b
The liquid line filter eliminates the need for R-
11 flushing. The filter should be installed after
repeated orifice tube plugging or when replacing a
seized compressor.
The filter contains a screen and a filter pad. The
screen catches larger particles and retains the filter
pad. The filter pad catches the smaller particles and filters the refrigerant oil.
The filter must be installed in the
A/C evapora-
tor line (liquid line) between the condenser and the
evaporator. There are two types of filters:
@ DIRECTION
OF FLOW
1. FILTER ASSEMBLY 2. "0" RlNG SEAL 3. NUT- 15N.m (11 LBS. FT.) 4. FERRULE
1. Filter without orifice: 5. ORIFICE LOCATION
@ Used when filter is being installed on the 7. FILTER PAD
high pressure side of the orifice tube. Figure 17a Liquid Line Filter With Orifice
2. Filter with orifice:
@ Used when filter is being installed on the
low pressure side of the orifice.
The orig-
inal orifice tube must be removed when
this filter is used.
The filter without orifice is preferred if space
permits.
DIRECTION
OF FLOW
1. FILTER ASSEMBLY 2. "0"RING 3. NUT - 15 Nem (1 1 LBS. FT.) 4. FERULE
5. SCREEN
6. FILTER PAD
Figure 17 Liquid Line Filter Without Orifice
Remove or Disconnect
1. Determine proper amount of tubing:
@ Filter without orifice - 50mm (2")
@ Filter with orifice - 68mm (2.95")
2. Cut end of tube square with tubing cutter
3. Remove external burrs with a file.
4. Carefully cut out internal burrs so that shavings
do not drop into tubing. wedging a small cloth ball
into the tube.
Loose particles are swept away as the
cloth is removed.
NOTICE: High side particles may be caught in
the drier screen or the expansion devise screen.
But under no circumstances should foreign mate-
rial enter the low side plumbing.
m Important
@ Do not install "0 ring seals until Step 6.
@ Do not oil threads of fittings.
a Install or Connect
1. Place the nut over the tubing. -
2. Install the ferrule with the small end toward the
nut.
Do not install ""0' ring. (See figure 17b)
STEP 4
1. LIQUID LINE 2. NUT - 15 N m (1 1 LBS. FT.) 3. FERRULE 4. "0" RlNG SEAL
@ When cutting fixed vertical tubes, burrs Figure 17b Liquid Line Filter Ferrule and falling into the tube may be eliminated by "0" Ring Location

AIR CONDITIONING 1B-35
I
1 -J-5453 GOGGLES 5-J-23600-B BELT TENSION GAUGE
2-J-6271-01 REFRIGERANT CAN ADAPTER
3-J-6272-02 REFRIGERANT MULTI-CAN ADAPTER
4-J-5421-02 POCKET THERMOMETER
(25" TO 220°F, WHITE BACKGROUND) GLASS
J-22555 POCKET THERMOMETER
(-50" TO +I 20°F YELLOW BACKGROUND) GLASS
J-23640 THERMOMETER
DlAL TYPE (0" TO 220°F)
I
J-6742-03 THERMOMETER DlAL TYPE (25" TO 125°F) 6-J-5420
7/16" - 20
STRAIGHT ADAPTER
J-25498
318" - 24 STRAIGHT ADAPTER
7-J-9459 7/16"
- 20 90" ELBOW ADAPTER
J-25499 318" - 24 90" ELBOW ADAPTER
8-J-7605-03 COMPRESSOR OIL INJECTOR
9-J-26549-C ORIFICE TUBE REMOVER
10-J-26549-10 ORIFICE TUBE EXTRACTOR
(USE COLLAR NUT FROM J-26549-C)
11 -J-34611
A/C VALVE CORE TOOL
Figure 37 AIC Special Tools

W-4 AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR OVERHAUL 1 Dl-l
SECTION 1 Dl
R COND NG COMPRESSOR
OVERHAUL
For Compressor REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, see Air Conditioning Section 1B. For
DISCHARGING, ADDING OIL, EVACUATING AND CHARGING PROCEDURES FOR
A/C
SYSTEMS, see Air Conditioning Section 1B.
CONTENTS
General Description ............................... 1D1-1
Service Procedures .................................. 1D1-4
Minor Repair Procedures ....................... 1D1-4
Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly ............... 1D1-4
Clutch Rotor and Bearing: Four-Pole
Clutch
..................................................... 1D1-5
Clutch Rotor and Bearing: Six-Pole
Clutch
.......................... ... ....................... 1 D 1-7
Clutch Coil and Pulley Rim ...................... 1 D 1 - 10
Major Repair Procedures ....................... 1D1-12
Shaft Seal .................................................. 1Dl-12
Seal Leak Detection ........................... .... 1D1-12
Replacement (On Car) ........................... 1 D 1- 12
Replacement (Off Car)
........................... 1 D 1 - 13
Pressure Relief Valve
................................. 1 D 1 - 13
Nigh Pressure Cut-Off Switch
................... 1 D 1 - 13
Front Head and 0-Ring
............................ 1 D 1 - 14
Thrust and Belleville Washers
................... 1 D 1 - 16
Main Bearing
.............................................. 1 D 1- 16
Shell and 0-Ring
....................................... 1D 1- 17
Discharge Valve Plate and Retainer
......... 1 D 1 - 18
Cylinder and Shaft Assembly
.................... 1 D 1 - 19
Leak Testing (External and Internal)
........ 1D1- 19
Special Tools ..................................... ... .. 1D1-21
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
M22 X 1.5 THREAD M22 X 1.5 THREAD
6 POLE DRIVER- 4 POLE DRIVER-
SHORT SHAFT SHORT SHAFT
J20001.1 Dl
Fig. 1 R-4 Compressor Clutch Drives - Short Shaft
Desian
driver, both of which have M22 X 1.5 threads (past
models had 7/8-14
UNF threads). Figure 2 shows a
cross section of the short shaft shaft design. The type
of clutch driver should be identified prior to starting
overhaul procedures.
When servicing the compressor, it is essential that
steps be taken to prevent dirt or foreign material from
getting on or into the compressor parts and system
during disassembly or reassembly. Clean tools and
clean work area are very important for proper service.
The compressor connection areas and the exterior of
the compressor should be cleaned off as much as
possible prior to any "on car" repairs or removal of the
compressor for workbench service. The parts must be
kept clean at all times and any parts to be reassembled
should be cleaned with trichloroethane, naphtha,
stoddard solvent, kerosene or equivalent solvent and
blown dry with dry air. When necessary to use a cloth
on any part, it should be of a nonlint producing type.
Although certain service operations can be
performed without completely removing the
compressor from the vehicle, the operations described
are based on bench over-haul with the compressor
removed from the vehicle. They have been prepared in
order of accessibility of the components. If compressor
is removed from brackets but not disconnected from
lines and hoses, the system is not discharged. Pad
fender skirt and secure compressor near top of fender
skirt with wire, rope,
etc, when performing on-car
service.
., When the R-4 compressor is removed Two 'lutch drivers are wed On the R-4 air from the vehicle for servicing, the amount of conditioning compressor that incorporate a short shaft oil remaining in the should be design. They are a four-pole driver and a six-pole drained, measured and recorded. This oil

181-4 R-4 ABR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR OVERHAUL
SERVICE PROCEDURES
MINOR REPAIR PROCEDURES
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS TO THE
R-4 COMPRESSOR CLUTCH PLATE AND 1 -SUCTION
HUB, ROTOR AND BEARING, AND COIL &
PULLEY RIM ARE COVERED AS 'WINOR" 3-DISCHARGE
BECAUSE THEY MAY BE PERFORMED
WITHOUT FIRST DISCHARGING THE
SYSTEM OR REMOVING THE
COMPRESSOR FROM THE VEHICLE. 5-~-25008-~
The two types of drive systems used on the R-4
Compressor (\I-groove type and poly-groove type)
affect only minor repair procedures and are so noted
where required. Major repair procedures are not
Fig. 6 Compressor In Holding Fixture affected by the type of drive system.
The Shaft and 2. Keep the clutch hub from turning with the
Pressure Relief Valve may also be serviced WITHOUT
REMOVING THE COMPRESSOR from the vehicle Clutch
Hub Holding Tool 5-25030/J-33027
remove, and discard the shaft nut, using Thin
but these operations are covered later in this section as
MAJOR REPAIR PROCEDURES because the Wall Socket
5-9399.
system must be discharged, evacuated and recharged
to complete service.
Illustrations used in describing these operations
show the compressor removed from the vehicle only to
more clearly illustrate the various operations.
CLUTCH HUB
When servicing the compressor, remove only the
necessary components that preliminary diagnosis
indicates are in need of service. Refer to the AIR
CONDITIONING section and Fig.
4 and Fig. 5 for
information relative to parts nomenclature and
location.
Removal and installation of external compressor
components and disassembly and assembly of internal
components must be performed on a clean workbench.
The work area, tools and parts must be kept clean at
all times.
CLUTCH PLATE AND HUB ASSEMBLY Fig. 7 Removing Shaft Nut Fig. 6 thru 10
CLUTCH PLATE AND HUB ASSEMBLY 3. Thread the Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Remover 5-33013-I3 into the hub. Hold the body
PROCEDURES FOR THE SIX-POLE of the Remover with a wrench and turn the center
CLUTCH ARE THE SAME AS THE screw into the Remover body to remove the
FOUR-POLE CLUTCH WITH THE Clutch Plate and Hub assembly.
EXCEPTION OF THE CLUTCH HUB
HOLDING TOOL. FOR FOUR-POLE 4. Shaft key
CLUTCH USE J-25030. FOR SIX-POLE
CLUTCH USE J-33027. Install or Connect
a Remove or Disconnect 1. Shaft key in hub key groove. Allow the key to
project approximately
4.8mm (3/16") out of
1. If compressor is on the car, loosen compressor keyway.
mounting brackets, disconnect the compressor
The shaft key is curved slightly to provide an
drive belt and reposition the compressor for
interference fit in the shaft key groove of the hub.
access, if necessary. If compressor has been
removed from the car, attach the compressor to 2. Be Sure the frictional surface of the clutch plate
Holding Fixture
J-'25008-8 and clamp the and
the clutch rotor are clean before installing the
Holding Fixture
in a vise. Clutch
Plate and Hub assembly.
Compressor mounting holes are metric. Use 3.
Align the shaft key with the shaft keyway and
proper metric bolts with holding fixture place the Clutch Plate and Hub assembly onto the
J-25008-A. compressor shaft.