Gaging Operation - Chevrolet 1988 Light Duty Truck Repair Manual

1B1-12 A-6 AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR
F ront C ylin de r H alf
29.
Piston
32.
J-21352
Figure 23 — Numbering the Pistons and Cylinders
23. Discharge crossover tube (26) from the cylinder half
(29) with locking jaw pliers.
— This is necessary on original factory equip­
ment because the tube ends are swedged into
the cylinder halves.
— If previously serviced, the discharge cross­
over tubes (26) will have a seal and bushing at
the end of the tube. Remove these tubes by
hand.
Figure 24— Separating the Cylinder Halves
Figure 25 — Identifying the Notch at the Front

GAGING OPERATION

Install or C on n ect (F ig u re s 27 th ro u gh 31)
Tools Required:
J 9396 C om pressor H olding Fixture
F-01590
J 9397 Com pressing Fixture
J 9432 Needle Bearing Installer
J 21352-A Com pressor Support Block
Figure 2 6 — Removing the Front Thrust Races and
of the Piston
Bearing