Air Compressor Replacement Gasoline Engine
Removal Procedure
- Apply the parking brake.
- Block the wheels.
- Drain all of the air reservoirs. Refer to
Draining Reservoirs
in Air Brakes.
- Drain the engine cooling system to below the level of the air
compressor.
- Remove the air compressor
discharge front pipe clip nuts.
- Remove the nut and the air compressor discharge front pipe at
the air compressor.
- Remove the air compressor belt using the following steps:
7.1. | Loosen the air compressor bracket nut and the bolt. |
7.2. | Remove the air compressor adjustment bracket nut, the washers,
and the bolt. |
7.3. | Pivot the air compressor in order to remove all air compressor
belt tension. |
7.4. | Lift the air compressor belt from the air compressor pulley. |
- Remove the governor air
lines at the air compressor. Refer to
Air Compressor Governor Valve Replacement
.
- Remove the air compressor water inlet hose at the air compressor.
- Remove the air compressor water outlet hose at the air compressor.
- Remove the air compressor oil inlet hose at the air compressor.
- Remove the air compressor oil outlet hose at the air compressor.
- Remove the air compressor
bracket nuts and the washers.
- Remove the air compressor using the following steps:
14.1. | Support the air compressor. |
14.2. | Remove the air compressor bracket bolt and the washer. |
14.3. | Lift the air compressor from the air compressor front bracket. |
- Clean the exterior of the air compressor using the engine degreaser
GM P/N 1050436 or the equivalent.
- Dry the air compressor immediately with compressed air.
- Inspect the air compressor belt. Replace the air compressor belt
as needed.
- Inspect all of the brackets for wear or damage. Replace the brackets
as needed.
- Inspect the air compressor front bracket bushings for wear or
damage. Replace the air compressor front bracket bushings as needed.
- Inspect all of the hoses for leakage, wear or damage. Replace
the hoses as needed.
- Inspect the air compressor
discharge pipe and the nut for wear or damage. Replace the air compressor
discharge pipe and the nut as needed.
- Inspect the air compressor pulley for wear or damage. Replace
the air compressor pulley if wear or damage is detected.
- Inspect the air compressor
for cracks or damage. Overhaul or replace the air compressor as needed.
Installation Procedure
- Install the air compressor
by loosely assembling the air compressor to the air compressor bracket with
the air compressor bracket bolt, the washers, and the nut.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the air compressor oil outlet hose at the air compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the air compressor oil outlet hose clamp to 2.5 N·m
(22 lb in).
- Install the air compressor oil inlet hose at the air compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the air compressor inlet hose clamp to 2.5 N·m
(22 lb in).
- Install the air compressor water outlet hose at the air compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the air compressor water outlet hose clamp to 2.5 N·m
(22 lb in).
- Install the air compressor water inlet hose at the air compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the air compressor water inlet hose clamp to 2.5 N·m
(22 lb in).
- Install the governor air
line at the air compressor.
- Install the air compressor
adjustment bracket bolt, the washers, and the nut.
- Install the air compressor belt.
- Install the air compressor discharge front pipe clip nuts at the
air compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the air compressor discharge front pipe clip nuts to 22 N·m
(16 lb ft).
- Install the air compressor discharge front pipe at the air compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the air compressor discharge front pipe nut to 22 N·m
(16 lb ft).
- Fill the engine cooling system.
- Fill the engine oil as needed.
- Inspect for air leaks. Refer to
Air Brake System Testing
in Air Brakes.
- Inspect for the proper brake operation.
- Remove the wheel blocks.
Air Compressor Replacement Diesel Engine
Removal Procedure
- Apply the parking brake.
- Block the wheels.
- Drain all of the air reservoirs. Refer to
Draining Reservoirs
in Air Brakes.
- Drain the engine coolant to below the level of the air compressor.
- Remove the air compressor
discharge pipe clip nuts.
- Remove the nut and the air compressor discharge pipe at the air
compressor.
- Remove the governor air
line at the air compressor. Refer to
Air Compressor Governor Valve Replacement
.
- Remove the air compressor
air inlet hose.
- Remove the air compressor water inlet hose at the air compressor.
- Remove the air compressor water outlet hose at the air compressor.
- Remove the air compressor
oil inlet hose clip bolt at the air compressor.
- Remove the air compressor oil inlet hose clip at the air compressor.
- Remove the air compressor oil inlet hose at the air compressor.
- Remove the power steering pump. Refer to
Power Steering Pump Replacement
in Power Steering System.
- Remove the air compressor
flange bolts and the washers.
- Remove the air compressor
bracket bolts and the washers.
- Remove the air compressor.
- Remove the gasket from the air compressor flange.
- Clean the exterior of the air compressor with the engine degreaser
GM P/N 1050436 or equivalent.
- Dry the air compressor immediately with compressed air.
- Inspect the air compressor crankcase for cracks or damage.
- Inspect the air compressor
flange for cracks or damage.
- Inspect the air compressor
brackets for cracks or damage.
- Inspect the air compressor
oil inlet hose for damage or leaking. Replace the air compressor oil inlet
hose if damaged or leaking.
- Inspect the air compressor oil outlet hose for damage or leaking.
Replace the air compressor oil outlet hose if damaged or leaking.
- Inspect the air compressor water inlet hose for damage or leaking. Replace
the air compressor water inlet hose if damaged or leaking.
- Inspect the air compressor water outlet hose for damage or leaking.
Replace the air compressor water outlet hose if damaged or leaking.
Installation Procedure
- Install the new gasket
onto the air compressor flange.
- Install the air compressor.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the following components:
3.2. | The air compressor flange bolts |
Tighten
Tighten the air compressor flange bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
- Install the washers and
the air compressor bracket bolts.
- Finger tighten the bracket bolts before torquing the bracket bolts
to the specifications.
Tighten
Tighten the air compressor bracket bolts to 67 N·m (49 lb ft).
- Install the power steering
pump in Power Steering System. Refer to
Power Steering Pump Replacement
in Power Steering System.
- Install the air compressor oil inlet hose at the air compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the air compressor oil inlet hose nut to 13 N·m
(115 lb in).
- Install the air compressor oil inlet hose clip at the air compressor.
- Install the air compressor oil inlet hose clip bolt at the air
compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the air compressor oil inlet hose clip bolt to 67 N·m
(49 lb ft).
- Install the air compressor water outlet hose at the air compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the air compressor water hoses nut to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).
- Install the air compressor water inlet hose at the air compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the air compressor water inlet hose nut to 24 N·m
(22 lb in).
- Install the air compressor
air inlet hose.
Tighten
Tighten the air compressor air inlet hose clamp to 2.5 N·m
(22 lb in).
- Install the governor air
line at the air compressor.
- Install the air compressor
discharge pipe at the air compressor.
- Install the air compressor discharge front pipe clip nuts at the
air compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the air compressor discharge pipe clip nuts to 22 N·m
(16 lb ft).
- Install the air compressor discharge pipe nut at the air compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the air compressor discharge pipe nut to 22 N·m
(16 lb ft).
- Fill the engine cooling system.
- Fill the engine oil as needed.
- Check for air leaks.
- Check for the proper brake operation.
- Remove the wheel blocks.