Thrust and Belleville Washers

R-4 Compressor Component View:

Remove or Disconnect

1. Rotor (5) and bearing (6) assembly.
2. Front head (15) and seal (17).

Replacing The Thrust And Belleville Washers:

3. Two thrust washers (20).
4. Belleville washer (21). Note the position of the washers.

Install or Connect

1. One new thrust washer (20).
^ Place the washer over the shaft with the washer tang pointing UP

2. New Belleville washer (21).
^ Place the high center of the washer UP.
3. One new thrust washer (20).
^ Place the washer over the shaft with the washer tang pointing down.

Important
^ Lubricate the washers with clean 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

4. Front head (15) and seal (17).
5. Rotor (5) and bearing (6) assembly.