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Service Specifications

A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compressor Type FS-10 Swashplate, 5 Double-Acting Pistons
Compressor Belt Deflection (1)
Compressor Magnetic Clutch Air Gap 0.014-0.029" (0.35-0.75 mm)
Compressor Oil Capacity (2)
Cycling Switch
Open 22-28 psi (152-193 kPa)
Close 40-47 psi (276-324 kPa)
Magnetic Clutch Gap 0.014-0.029" (0.35-0.75 mm)
Pressure Relief Valve 550 psi (3792 kPa) Minimum
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity 33.75 ozs.
System Oil Capacity 6.29-7.71 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (3)
High Side 126-230 psi (869-1586 kPa)
Low Side 25-45 psi (172-310 kPa)
(1) Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by a spring-tensioned idler pulley. No adjustment is necessary.
(2) If replacing the compressor, measure the amount of oil drained from the old A/C compressor, pour the same amount plus 0.5 ounce (15 ml) of clean ND-OIL8 compressor oil into the new A/C compressor. If replacing the condenser, measure the amount of oil drained from the old A/C condenser, pour the same amount plus 1.4 ounce (40 ml) of clean ND-OIL8 compressor oil into the new A/C condenser. If replacing the front evaporator, measure the amount of oil drained from the old A/C evaporator, pour the same amount plus 1.4 ounce (40 ml) of clean ND-OIL8 compressor oil into the new A/C evaporator. If replacing the rear evaporator, measure the amount of oil drained from the old A/C evaporator, pour the same amount plus 1.4 ounce (40 ml) of clean ND-OIL8 compressor oil into the new A/C evaporator.
(3) Specification is with ambient temperature at 80°F (27°C) and engine speed at 1500 RPM.