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Assemble the electromagnetic clutch

Assemble the electromagnetic clutch in the reverse order of disassembly.

Check the clearance of electromagnetic clutch

1. Place a dial indicator on the pressure plate of electromagnetic clutch.

2. Connect the lead wire of electromagnetic clutch connector to the positive terminal of battery.

3. Check the clearance between the pressure plate and stator when the negative terminal of

battery is connected.

Specified clearance:

0.5±0.15 mm

When the clearance exceeds the specified clearance range, apply a shim to adjust the clearance to

the specified range.

Thickness of shim:

0.1 mm

0.3 mm

0.5 mm

Install the compressor

1.

Apply four bolts with the torque of 35 N·m to secure the support on the engine.

2.

Engage the compressor with the support according to the proper assembly position, apply
four bolts with the torque of 40 N·m to secure the compressor, and tighten the bolts.

3.

Regulate the compressor belt, and tighten the bolts of tensioner.

4. Vacuumize the system, keep the pressure, charge the refrigerant, and check the leaka

ge.

DIAL INDICAT OR

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Section 18 Condenser

On-Vehicle Check

1.

Check whether the condenser fins are jammed or damaged.

If the fins are jammed, apply clean water to wash them, and then use the compressor to dry them.

WARNING: Take care not to damage the fins.

If the fins are bent, apply a screwdriver or plier to straighten them.

2.

Check the air tightness of condenser and connecting pieces.

Apply an electronic leakage detector or other devices to check the air tightness of condenser.

If the leaking phenomenon occurs, check the tightening torque of any joint.

Remove the condenser

Tools required:

10cm wrench, 7cm wrench, 6cm inner-hexagon spanner, short connecting rod, speeder wrench,

and A/C recycling receiver.

1. Enable the engine to operate at idle speed, and the air conditioner to operate more than 10

min.

2. Shut down the engine.

3. Apply the recycling receiver to recycle the refrigerant of system.

4. Loosen the bolts of low-pressure pipe on the compressor, and detach the low-pressure pipe.

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5. Loosen the bolts of high-pressure pipe from the compressor to the condenser.

6. Loosen the two fixing bolts on the radiator, and detach the radiator.

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7. Loosen the bolts for the condenser and drying bottle, and detach the condenser from the

drying bottle.

8. Loosen the two fixing bolts on the drying bottle.

9. Loosen the nuts (M6) at two positions where the condenser is mounted on the cross member.