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Installation Procedure

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  1. Insert the J 44551-6  sizing tool (1) into the suction hose to select the correct size suction screen.
    Fig 1: Inserting J 44551-6 Sizing Tool Into Suction Hose
    G01466911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Insert the suction screen into the suction hose.
  3. Install the J 44551-3  mandrel (1) to J 44551-5  .
    Fig 2: Installing Mandrel To J 44551
    G01466912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the J 44551-5  suction screen installation tool (3) over the end of the suction hose and the suction screen (2).

    Important:  Correct placement of J 44551-5  is critical.

  5. Tighten the forcing screw of J 44551  -5.

    The suction screen is fully installed when the screen is flush with the end of the suction hose.

  6. Remove the J 44551  suction screen tool from the suction hose.
  7. Replace the seal washers. Refer to COMPRESSOR SEALING WASHERS REPLACEMENT .
  8. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the A/C compressor.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 32 N.m (24 Ib. ft).

  10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
  11. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 42220  .
    Fig 3: Installing J 44551-5 Tool Over End Of Suction Hose
    G01466913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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