Installation

1982 Chevrolet Celebrity L4-151 2.5LSECTION Installation

Fig. 21 Installing Belleville & thrust washers:





1. Install new thrust washer on shaft with tang facing away from compressor, then place Belleville washer on shaft with the high center of washer facing away from compressor, Fig. 21. Install remaining thrust washer on shaft with tang facing toward compressor. Lubricate washers with refrigerant oil.
2. Lubricate new front head seal with refrigerant oil and install in front head seal groove.



Fig. 22 Installing main bearing:





3. Align new bearing and front head bearing bore with installer tool J-24895, and drive new bearing into head, Fig. 22.
4. Position oil hole in front head ``Up'' when installed on compressor cylinder to correspond with ``Up'' position of the compressor.
5. Install and torque front head bolts to 18-22 ft. lbs.
6. Install new crankshaft seal.
7. Assemble clutch coil, pulley rim and rotor and bearing assembly. Then, place neck of front head and seat into position with tool J-25029. Ensure clutch coil terminals are positioned properly and three protrusions on rear of clutch coil align with front head locator holes.
8. Install rotor and bearing assembly retaining snap ring and assemble clutch plate and hub assembly. Check clearance between clutch plate and rotor.
9. Install and torque pulley rim mounting screws to 100 inch lbs.



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