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MOAN NOISE WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON

MODELS: 1985-1988 LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY VEHICLES WITH THE R-4 A/CCOMPRESSOR AND WITHOUT SERPENTINE BELT DRIVE

An A/C moan on a light or medium duty vehicle equipped with one of the engines listed below can be addressed by replacing the A/C compressor pulley.

YEAR MODELS ENGINES ---- ------ ------- 1985 C/K 5.0L 5.7L M 4.3L S/T 2.8L G 4.3L 5.0L 5.7L MED. DUTY 4.8L

1986 C/K 4.3L 5.0L 5.7L M 4.3L S/T 2.8L G 4.3L 5.0L 5.7L MED. DUTY 4.8L

1987 R/V 4.3L 5.0L 5.7L G 5.7L (LT9 ONLY)

1988 R/V 5.0L 5.7L G 5.7L (LT9 ONLY)

The new pulley, P/N 6552402, is a single "V" groove high inertia pulley, which is heavier than the original "V" groove pulley. Refer to Section 1B of the appropriate service or unit repair manual for removal and installation procedures.

Labor Op: D4280

See Labor Time Guides for applicable times.

Notice: Prior to ordering the new pulley, visual verification should be made that the vehicle is equipped with the R-4 compressor and is not serpentine belt driven.

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