Compressor Control Valve Assembly Install (V5 - Direct Mount)

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Tools Required

J 41790 Compressor Holding Fixture. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Coat the control valve O-rings with clean 525 viscosity refrigeration oil.
Push the compressor control valve into the compressor with thumb pressure.
Using internal snap ring pliers, install the compressor control valve retaining ring.
Ensure that the retaining ring is properly seated in the ring groove.
Remove the compressor from the J 41790 .

Fig 1: Removing Compressor Control Valve From Compressor (V5 - Direct Mount)
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