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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998ASTRO VAN 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR HVACSERVICE AND REPAIRCOMPRESSOR SEALING WASHERS
1998 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W
Compressor Sealing Washers
1998 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Compressor Sealing Washers
- When installing sealing washers, keep dirt and foreign material from getting on the sealing surfaces of the washers, hose block, or compressor ports. Clean all sealing surfaces with a lint-free rag.
- Do not reuse sealing washer.
- Sealing washers do not have to be oiled prior to assembly.
1. Install sealing washer onto pilots of suction/discharge block fitting. Washers must bottom against surface of block fitting.
2. Install hose block to the compressor making sure the sealing washers are seated within the compressor machined surfaces.
3. Hold the block in place and hand tighten attachment bolt.
Tighten
- Bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Do not reuse sealing washer.
- Sealing washers do not have to be oiled prior to assembly.
1. Install sealing washer onto pilots of suction/discharge block fitting. Washers must bottom against surface of block fitting.
2. Install hose block to the compressor making sure the sealing washers are seated within the compressor machined surfaces.
3. Hold the block in place and hand tighten attachment bolt.
Tighten
- Bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
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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.