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Assembly Procedure

  1. Rest the rear head on the J 35372  . See Special Tools and Equipment . Locate the control valve in the 6 o'clock position.
  2. Install the J 34993  through the 11 o'clock and the 5 o'clock bolt holes. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  3. Lubricate the new cylinder-to-compressor housing O-ring with clean polyalkalene glycol (PAG) oil.
  4. Install the new O-ring in the cylinder O-ring groove.
  5. Install the thrust washer and bearing in the same order as they were removed.
  6. Align the cylinder alignment rod recess in the compressor housing with the cylinder alignment rod. Press down on the compressor housing with both hands to force it over the O-ring on the cylinder assembly.
  7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: Taping Around The Edge Of Rear Head Using A Wooden Block & A Plastic-Headed Hammer
    GM1252013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Add a new through-bolt gasket to the through-bolts and install them into the compressor assembly. Four through-bolts must thread into the rear head before removing the cylinder alignment rods.

    Tighten:  Alternately tighten the compressor front head-to-rear head through-bolts in progressive tighten sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  9. Install a new shaft seal. Refer to Compressor Shaft Seal Replacement .
  10. Add new PAG oil equal to the amount drained in Step 3.
  11. Install the clutch coil. Refer to Compressor Clutch Coil Install .
  12. Install the clutch rotor and bearing. Refer to Clutch Rotor and/or Bearing Install .
  13. Install the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Install .
  14. Perform a leak test on the compressor. Refer to Compressor Leak Testing .
  15. Install the compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement .
  16. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .