Condenser - Chrysler 2000 LHS Owner's Manual

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Make sure that lead wires are properly routed, and
fasten the diode and coil wire bracket with retaining
screw.
(2) Install field coil retaining snap ring with Snap
Ring Pliers (C- 4574). Press snap ring to make sure
it is properly seated in the groove.
NOTE: The bevel side of the snap ring must be out-
ward. Also both eyelets must be to the right or left
of the pin on the compressor.
CAUTION: If snap ring is not fully seated it will
vibrate out, resulting in a clutch failure and severe
damage to the front face of the compressor.
Do not mar the pulley frictional surface.
(3) Install pulley assembly to compressor. If neces-
sary, tap gently with a block of wood on the friction
surface (Fig. 22).
(4) Install pulley assembly retaining snap ring
(bevel side outward) with Snap Ring Pliers (C-4574).
Press the snap ring to make sure it is properly
seated in the groove.
NOTE: The bevel side of the snap ring must be fac-
ing outward.
(5) If the original front plate assembly and pulley
assembly are to be reused, the old shim(s) can be
used. If not, place a trial stack of shims, 2.54 mm
(0.10 in.) thick, on the shaft against the shoulder.
(6) Install front plate assembly onto shaft.
(7) If installing a new front plate and/or pulley
assembly, the gap between front plate and pulley face
must be checked. Use the following procedure:
(a) Attach a dial indicator to front plate so that
movement of the plate can be measured.
(b) With the dial indicator zeroed on the front
plate, energize the clutch and record the amount of
movement.
(c) The readings should be 0.35 to 0.65 mm
(0.014 to 0.026 in.). If proper reading is not
obtained, add or subtract shims until desired read-
ing is obtained.
(8) Install compressor shaft bolt. Tighten to 17.5
2 N·m (155 20 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Shims may compress after tightening shaft
nut. Check air gap in four or more places to verify if
air gap is still correct. Spin pulley for final check.
CLUTCH BREAK-IN
After new clutch installation, cycle the A/C clutch
20 times (5 seconds ON and 5 seconds OFF). During
this procedure, set the system to the A/C mode,
engine rpm at 1500-2000, and high blower speed.
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Fig. 22 Installing Pulley Assembly
1 – PULLEY ASSEMBLY
2 – WOOD BLOCK
This procedure (burnishing) will seat the opposing
friction surfaces and provide a higher clutch torque
capability.
NOTE: Excessive clutch gap will result in clutch
slippage or non-engagement.

CONDENSER

The condenser is located between the radiator and
the front bumper. The condenser can be serviced
without having to drain the cooling system or remove
the radiator.
REMOVAL
(1) Open hood and disconnect the negative battery
cable remote terminal from the remote battery post
(Fig. 13).
(2) Using a refrigerant recovery machine, remove
refrigerant from the A/C system.
(3) Remove five push pin fasteners retaining the
center front fascia.
(4) Remove two right wheel well push pin fasten-
ers retaining front fascia.
(5) Remove right headlamp housing. Refer to
Group 8L, Lamps for Removal and Installation pro-
cedure.
(6) Remove two push pin fasteners to air flow
deflectors.
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