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Compressor On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. Install manifold gauge set (1) as shown in the figure.
  2. Close Hi (4) and Lo (5) hand valves.
Fig 1: Installing Manifold Gauge Set
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  1. Run engine at fast idle.
  2. Check compressor for the following:

    If any of the following checks indicated a defect, repair compressor.

    1. High pressure gauge reading is not low and low pressure gauge reading is not higher than normal.
    2. Metallic sound.
    3. Leakage from shaft seal.