Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1915
NOTE: Mark the H-Block position in relation to the
power steering pump so it may be reinstalled in the
same position.
(7) Remove the (2) H-block bolts from the power
steering pump side of the block (Fig. 5).
(8) Remove the serpentine drive belt. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling System for the procedure.
(9) Loosen, but do not remove, the coupler pinch
bolt and slide the coupler towards the pump (Fig. 5).
NOTE: There are 4 spacers located between the
engine block and the A/C compressor. The doweled
spacers are located in the front, undoweled in the
rear.
(10) Remove the (4) A/C compressor retaining bolts
(Fig. 5).
(11) Remove the compressor assembly from the
vehicle with H-Block attached.
CAUTION: Check the refrigerant oil level in the new
compressor prior to installation. See compressor oil
level in this group for a detailed procedure.
INSTALLATION
(1) Transfer the H-Block to the new compressor
and leave the bolts loose at this time.
(2) Lift the A/C compressor in position and install
the (4) spacers and retaining bolts (Fig. 6). Torque
the bolts to 33 N·m (25 ft. lbs.).
(3) Slide the drive coupler into its original position
and start the remaining (2) H-Block bolts (Fig. 6).
(4) Install the serpentine drive belt. See Group 7,
Cooling System for the procedure.
(5) Torque all H-Block retaining bolts to 33 N·m
(25 ft. lbs.).
(6) Lower the vehicle from the hoist.
(7) Install the suction and discharge refrigerant
lines on the compressor, making sure the o-rings are
well lubricated with refrigerant oil and free of tears.
(8) Connect the A/C compressor electrical connec-
tor (Fig. 6).
(9) Connect the negative battery cable.
(10) Charge the refrigerant system. See Refriger-
ant System Charge in this group for procedure.
Fig. 5 A/C Compressor Position & Orientation
1 – A/C COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BOLTS
2 – LEFT ENGINE MOUNT THROUGHBOLT NUT
3 – H BLOCK BOLTS
4 – COUPLER PINCH BOLT
5 – COMPRESSOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
Fig. 6 A/C Compressor Position & Orientation
1 – A/C COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BOLTS
2 – LEFT ENGINE MOUNT THROUGHBOLT NUT
3 – H BLOCK BOLTS
4 – COUPLER PINCH BOLT
5 – COMPRESSOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
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