DECOUPLER, Checking Ease Of Movement

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Refrigerant Sockets: T10364/4 
  Fig 1: Evacuating and Charging Valve Adapter Set T10364

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Procedure 

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-- 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 Refrigerant Sockets: T10364/4  on the yoke and turn clockwise.

• A light springing effect must be felt at the stop.

-- To check if the decoupler is easy to move, position the torque wrench with the socket wrench and Refrigerant Sockets: T10364/4  at the yoke and turn it counter-clockwise with a maximum of 2 Nm.

• If the required tightening specification increases easily at the beginning, until it drops again after 10 to 20 turns. The final torque should be reached after 32 to 33 turns.

-- Install the Decoupler Actuator -V606-. Refer to Decoupler Actuator -V606-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .