Workshop Manual

41.4 INSTALLATION OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR
41.4 INSTALLATION OF THE AIR COM PRESSOR
1. Clean all foreign material from the mating surfaces of the air compressor and the cylinder
block.
2. Install a new O-ring on the air compressor hub and a new O-ring on the oil supply and then
install the air compressor on the cylinder block. Torque the four bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb·ft).
NOTICE:
Ensure the correct b olt length is use d when the air compressor
is installed. If an incorrect bolt length (to o long) is used, the cup
plugs installed in the cylinder block can be pushed ou t into the
gear train causing severe damage to the gear train. The correct
bolt length is 35 mm (1.37 in).
NOTICE:
Ensure when the air compressor coolant lines are installed that
there is an O-ring and an O-ring retainer installed on both ends
of the coolant lines. E nsure that the air compressor retainer is
installed on the coolant line and is pushed down to lock the lines
onto the inlet and outlet ports to the cylinder block, fuel lter
module and air compressor. A leak will occur if the lines are
incorrectly installed and the co olant line retainer is not engaged
in th e locked position. If the O-ring or the coolant line retainers
are missing, or removed, replace the coolant line.
3. Install the coolant supply and return lines to the air compressor.
4. Install the air lines to and from the air compressor. Refer to OEM specications.
5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to OEM specications.
6. Start the engine and check for leaks.
All information subject to change without notice.
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