DECOUPLER, Checking Ease Of Movement

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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 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.

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 .