DECOUPLER, Checking For Ease Of Movement
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Refrigerant Sockets: T10364/4
Procedure
-- Remove the Decoupler Actuator -V606-. Refer to Decoupler Actuator -V606-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- To check if the decoupler is completely closed, place the socket wrench -1- with the : T10364/4 on the driver and turn clockwise.
- At the stop a light spring must be felt.
-- To check the decoupler for ease of movement, position the torque wrench with socket wrench and : T10364/4 on the driver and tighten counter-clockwise to a maximum 2 Nm.
- The required torque initially increases slightly until it falls again after 10 to 20 turns. The end stop should be reached after 32 to 33 turns.
CAUTION:
Risk of damaging the decoupler due to it turning back by itself.
- Do not let go of the socket wrench with Refrigerant Sockets: T10364/4 . Turn the decoupler back by hand.
-- Install the Decoupler Actuator -V606-. Refer to Decoupler Actuator -V606-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .