Tool Required
J 44551 Suction Screen
Kit
Important: Suction screens are intended to be installed in the suction hose after a major
compressor failure.
The suction screens are available in 3 different sizes.
- Insert J 44551
-6 sizing tool (1) into the suction hose to select the
correct size suction screen.
- Insert the suction screen into the compressor end of the suction hose.
- Install the correct mandrel (1) to J 44551
-5.
- Install the J 44551
-5 screen installation tool (3) over the end of the suction
hose and the suction screen (2).
Important: Correct placement of J 44551
-5
is critical.
- Tighten the forcing screw of J 44551
-5. The suction screen is fully installed when the screen is flush
with the end of the suction hose fitting.
- Remove the J 44551
-5
suction screen tool from the suction hose.
Important: After a major compressor failure, you should also install an A/C refrigerant
filter.
- Install an A/C refrigerant filter. Refer to
Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Screen Replacement
.
- Install the J 44551
-1
suction screen notification label.