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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001S10 PICKUP 2D PICKUP, 2.2 5, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 754 (HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCOMPRESSOR OIL BALANCINGBALANCING PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2D Pickup, 2.2 5, Automatic

Balancing Procedure

2001 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2D Pickup, 2.2 5, AutomaticSECTION Balancing Procedure
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    IMPORTANT: The refrigerant oil in the A/C system must be balanced during compressor replacement.
    Follow the balancing instructions provided with the compressor.
  1. The replacement compressor is shipped without refrigerant oil.
    2. Fig 1: Replacing Measured Compressor Oil
    GM823337Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Calculate the amount of refrigerant oil required for oil balancing.

    Compare the following refrigerant oil capacities:

    • The amount drained and recorded during compressor removal.
    • The amount recommended for component replacement. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .
  3. Add the greater amount of refrigerant oil to the A/C compressor.
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