Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor.
The air conditioning (A/C) compressor transports refrigerant, which is necessary for air conditioning (A/C) operation. The air conditioning (A/C) compressor is an axial piston compressor with variable displacement. I.E. The compressor has adjustable cylinder displacement which is controlled by a check valve (solenoid). The valve, which is underneath the compressor, can be replaced.
The air conditioning (A/C) compressor is mounted directly on the engine cylinder block and is run by the engine crankshaft via the auxiliaries belts.
For further information, see DESIGN AND FUNCTION, CLIMATE CONTROL and DESIGN AND FUNCTION, CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE (CCM) .