Suction Hose Replacement 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L
Special Tools
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
Removal Procedure
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
- Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement.
- Remove the suction line nut (1) from the accumulator.
- Remove the rear suction line nut (2) if equipped with rear air.
- Remove the suction line bolt from the compressor.
- Remove the suction line from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the suction line into the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the suction line bolt to the compressor and tighten to
35 N·m (26 lb ft).
- Install the rear suction line nut (2) if equipped with rear air and tighten to
16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Install the suction line nut (1) to the accumulator and tighten to
16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement.
- Leak test the fittings of the component using the
J 39400-A .