A/C Rattle/Squeak/Inoperative - Install Bracket (TS 2-10 03121)

WARNING: This page is about the Sidekick JLX, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 1970-01-01
Reference number: TS 2-10 03121

A/C RATTLE/SQUEAK/INOPERATIVE - INSTALL BRACKET

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 2-10 03121, Date of Issue:

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR A/C BRACKETS

Model(s): ALL SIDEKICK

Bulletin No.: TS 2-10 03121

Group: Air Conditioning & Heating

CONDITION

Rattle or squeak from air conditioning compressor or A/C inoperative.

CAUSE

Loose air conditioning compressor due to loose, broken, or missing compressor mounting bolts/brackets.

CORRECTION

Use thread lock compound on all A/C bracket bolt and all A/C compressor mount bolts.
Use torque wrench.
Tighten bolts IN PROPER SEQUENCE and to proper specifications. Refer to Fig 1 through Fig 4 for proper sequence.

CAUTION: Bolt (2) adjusts a sliding on the lower bracket to take up any air gap between compressor ear and bracket. If the does not slide (adjust) the compressor bolt will loosen and fall off.

Failure to follow the proper torque or torquing sequence will result in loosening/breakage of bolts or stress fracture of the compressor mounting bracket or compressor mounting ear.

Tightening bolt (2) to the specified torque before tightening bolt (1) can cause bracket breakage.

A/C COMPRESSOR BRACKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Install lower compressor bracket first.
1. Tightening bolt (1) to the specified torque.
2. Tighten bolt (2) to the specified torque.
  
  Fig 1: Compressor Lower Bracket Installation with Power Steering
  
  Fig 2: Compressor Lower Bracket Installation without Power Steering
Install the upper compressor bracket AFTER lower bracket has been installed.
1. Install compressor using bolt (1) and snug it down (do not fully torque at this time).
2. Install nut and lock ear bolt (2) and snug it down.
3. Install upper bracket in the engine using bolt (4) leaving these bolts loose and brackets loose.
4. Swing compressor up and install plate washer and bolt (4) and snug it down.
5. Once the upper bracket is aligned and snugged down to compressor ear, upper compressor bracket bolts (3) must be torqued down.
After belt is installed and adjusted, bolts (1) (2) (4) must be torqued to in numbered sequence to specification.

Fig 3: Compressor Upper Bracket With Power Steering

Fig 4: Compressor Upper Bracket Without Power Steering