Compressor Control Valve Assembly Install (V5 - Conventional Mount)

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Tools Required

J 5403 Snap Ring Pliers. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Coat the O-ring with 525 viscosity refrigeration oil.
Using thumb pressure, push the O-rings in place.
Install the valve into the case.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the retaining ring is properly seated in the ring groove.
Using the J 5403 , install the valve retaining ring (5) with the high point of the curved sides against the valve housing.
Perform a leak test. Refer to COMPRESSOR LEAK TESTING (V5 DIRECT MOUNT) or COMPRESSOR LEAK TESTING (V5 - CONVENTIONAL MOUNT) .

Fig 1: Installing Compressor Control Valve (V5 - Conventional Mount)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.