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Compressor Control Valve Assembly Install V5 - Direct Mount

Tools Required

J 41790-A Compressor Holding Fixture


    Object Number: 186939  Size: SH
  1. Coat the control valve O-rings with clean 525 viscosity refrigeration oil.
  2. Push the compressor control valve into the compressor with thumb pressure.
  3. Using internal snap ring pliers, install the compressor control valve retaining ring.
  4. Ensure that the retaining ring is properly seated in the ring groove.

  5. Remove the compressor from the J 41790-A .

Compressor Control Valve Assembly Install V5 - Conventional Mount

Tools Required

J 5403 Snap Ring Pliers


    Object Number: 237069  Size: SH
  1. Coat the O-rings with 525 viscosity refrigeration oil.
  2. Using thumb pressure, push the O-rings in place.
  3. Install the valve into the case.
  4. Important: Ensure that the retaining ring is properly seated in the ring groove.

  5. Using the J 5403 , install the valve retaining ring (5) with the high point of the curved sides against the valve housing.
  6. Perform a leak test. Refer to Compressor Leak Testing .