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.
  1. The replacement compressor is shipped with 120 ml (4.0 oz) of refrigerant oil.
  2. Fig 1: Draining A/C Refrigerant Oil From Compressor
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  3. Compare the amount of refrigerant oil recorded during compressor removal to the amount of refrigerant oil shipped in the replacement compressor. If the amount of refrigerant oil drained and recorded from the removed compressor is:
    • Less than 120 ml (4.0 oz), leave the 120 ml (4.0 oz) in the replacement compressor.
    • More than 120 ml (4.0 oz), add to the compressor the difference between the 120 ml (4.0 oz) and the amount drained.
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