Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor (Check Valve Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor)

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Compressor (B8444S Only)

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The air conditioning (A/C) compressor transports refrigerant, which is necessary for air conditioning (A/C) operation. It 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 directly mounted on the engine block and is powered by the engine crankshaft via the auxiliaries belt.