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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1998TAURUS V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR HVACTESTING AND INSPECTIONCHECK FOR LEAKS
1998 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Check For Leaks
1998 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Check For Leaks
A/C Manifold and Tube Leak Test
1. Tighten the manifold retaining bolt to 18-23 N.m (14-16 lb-ft).
2. Add refrigerant to the system if necessary.
3. Leak test the manifold O-ring seals using Rotunda R-134a Automatic Calibration Halogen Leak Detector 023-R1003 or equivalent.
4. If no leaks are found, the manifold O-ring seals are good.
5. If a leak is found at the A/C manifold and tube and the manifold retaining bolt is tightened to 18-23 N.m (14-16 lb-ft), install new manifold O-ring seals. Repeat the leak test.
External Leak Test
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
Description Tool Number
A/C Pressure Test Adapter 412-093 (T94P-19623-E)
1. If the A/C compressor is on the vehicle, discharge the system. Discharging and Recovery Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
2. Remove the manifold retaining bolt and remove the A/C manifold and tube from the rear head of the A/C compressor. Install A/C Pressure Test Adapter 412-093 (T94P-19623-E) on the rear head of the A/C compressor using the existing manifold retaining bolt.
3. Connect the high and low pressure lines of a manifold gauge set to the corresponding fittings on the A/C Pressure Test Adapter 412-093 (T94P-19623-E).
4. Attach the center hose of the manifold gauge set to a refrigerant container standing in an upright position.
5. Hand-rotate the compressor shaft 10 complete revolutions to distribute the oil inside the A/C compressor.
6. Open the low pressure gauge valve, the high pressure gauge valve and the valve on the refrigerant container to allow the refrigerant vapor to flow into the A/C compressor.
7. Using Rotunda R-134a Automatic Calibration Halogen Leak Detector 023-R1003 or equivalent, check for leaks at the compressor shaft seal and the compressor center seal.
8. If a shaft seal leak is found, install a new shaft seal. If an external leak is found at the center joint of the A/C compressor, install a new A/C compressor.
9. When the leak test is complete, recover the refrigerant.
10. Install the A/C compressor on the vehicle.
11. Leak test, evacuate and charge the system. Observe all safety precautions. Evacuation
1. Tighten the manifold retaining bolt to 18-23 N.m (14-16 lb-ft).
2. Add refrigerant to the system if necessary.
3. Leak test the manifold O-ring seals using Rotunda R-134a Automatic Calibration Halogen Leak Detector 023-R1003 or equivalent.
4. If no leaks are found, the manifold O-ring seals are good.
5. If a leak is found at the A/C manifold and tube and the manifold retaining bolt is tightened to 18-23 N.m (14-16 lb-ft), install new manifold O-ring seals. Repeat the leak test.
External Leak Test
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
Description Tool Number
A/C Pressure Test Adapter 412-093 (T94P-19623-E)
1. If the A/C compressor is on the vehicle, discharge the system. Discharging and Recovery Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
2. Remove the manifold retaining bolt and remove the A/C manifold and tube from the rear head of the A/C compressor. Install A/C Pressure Test Adapter 412-093 (T94P-19623-E) on the rear head of the A/C compressor using the existing manifold retaining bolt.
3. Connect the high and low pressure lines of a manifold gauge set to the corresponding fittings on the A/C Pressure Test Adapter 412-093 (T94P-19623-E).
4. Attach the center hose of the manifold gauge set to a refrigerant container standing in an upright position.
5. Hand-rotate the compressor shaft 10 complete revolutions to distribute the oil inside the A/C compressor.
6. Open the low pressure gauge valve, the high pressure gauge valve and the valve on the refrigerant container to allow the refrigerant vapor to flow into the A/C compressor.
7. Using Rotunda R-134a Automatic Calibration Halogen Leak Detector 023-R1003 or equivalent, check for leaks at the compressor shaft seal and the compressor center seal.
8. If a shaft seal leak is found, install a new shaft seal. If an external leak is found at the center joint of the A/C compressor, install a new A/C compressor.
9. When the leak test is complete, recover the refrigerant.
10. Install the A/C compressor on the vehicle.
11. Leak test, evacuate and charge the system. Observe all safety precautions. Evacuation
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.