Suction Hose Replacement 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L
Tools Required
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.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the suction line bolt to the compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
- Install the rear suction line nut (2) if equipped with rear air.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Install the suction line nut (1) to the accumulator.
Tighten
Tighten the nut 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
.
Suction Hose Replacement 6.6L
Tools Required
J 39400-A
Halogen Leak Detector
Removal Procedure
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
.
- Remove the surge tank. Refer to
Radiator Surge Tank Replacement
.
- Remove the suction hose mounting bolt (2) from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the suction hose (3) from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the suction hose nut from the accumulator.
- Remove the suction hose from the accumulator.
- Remove the suction hose from the vehicle.
- Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.
Installation Procedure
- Install new sealing washers to the suction hose. Refer to
Sealing Washer Replacement
.
- Install the suction hose to the vehicle.
- Install the suction hose to the accumulator.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the suction hose to accumulator retaining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Install the suction hose (3) to the A/C compressor.
- Install the suction hose to compressor mounting bolt (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the surge tank. Refer to
Radiator Surge Tank Replacement
.
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Leak test the fittings of the component using the
J 39400-A
.