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A/C Compressor - Description






A/C COMPRESSOR





This A/C system uses a Zexel DKS-17DS ten cylinder, double-acting swash plate-type A/C compressor (1). This A/C compressor has a fixed displacement of 175.5 cubic centimeters (10.7 cubic inches) and has the suction and discharge ports (2) located on the compressor cylinder block (5).

The DKS-17DS compressor uses a electrically operated clutch (6) to engage and disengage it from the engine accessory drive belt. This A/C compressor also has an integral high pressure relief valve (4) located on the cylinder head (3) and a label which identifies the use of R-134a refrigerant.