AC Compressor Service: Overview

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6E066
AUGUST, 1983
ALL RENAULT MODELS
HEATING-VENTILATING Attention: Workshop, Parts Department.

AC COMPRESSOR SERVICE

Information

This I.S. Note provides servicing information on the Sankyo AC compressor used in Renault Alliance, Fuego, 18i and LeCar models.

1. COMPRESSOR CLUTCH SERVICE
2. COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT
3. COMPRESSOR CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AND VALVE PLATE REPLACEMENT
4. RECEIVER-DRYER PRESSURE SWITCHES
5. SERVICE VALVES
6. EVACUATING-CHARGING THE SYSTEM

PROCEDURE:

1. COMPRESSOR CLUTCH SERVICE

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Component Service Set-To Torque Service Recheck Torque

Compressor Shaft Nut . . . . . . . . . . 27 N-m (37 ft.lbs.) 34-39 N-m (25-30 ft.lbs.)

Cylinder Head Bolts . . . . . . . . . . 24 N-m (33 ft.lbs.) 30-34 N-m (22-25 ft.lbs.)

Drain/Fill Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 N-m (6-9 ft.lbs.)