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Control Valve Assembly


Remove or Disconnect

1. Recover refrigerant using J 39500-GM.
2. Remove control valve retaining ring using J 5403 internal snap ring pliers.
3. Remove control valve assembly

Install or Connect

1. When reassembling control valve, coat O-rings with 525 viscosity refrigeration oil and push in place with thumb pressure.
2. Using J 5403 snap ring pliers. install valve retaining ring with high point of curved sides against valve housing. Be sure retaining ring is properly seated in a ring groove.
3. Evacuate and recharge system.
4. Leak test referring to "compressor leak testing."