1988 JEEP CHEROKEE Service Repair Manual

Discharge air warm when low
side gauge drops into vacuum.
Normal Normal Thermostatic switch system Defective Thermo-
only-compressor cycles off static Switch
and on too rapidly.
Normal Normal Cycling clutch systems Misadjusted Thermo-
only-Compressor doesn't static Switch or
turn on soon enough. or Defective
Discharge air becomes Pressure Sensing
warm as low side pressure Switch
rises.
Low Low Bubbles in sight glass. Low R-12 Charge
Outlet air slightly cool.
Low Low Sight glass clear or oil- Excessively Low
streaked. Outlet air very R-12 Charge
warm.
Low Low Outlet air slightly cool. Expansion Valve
Sweating or frost at Stuck Closed.
at expansion valve. Screen Plugged or
Sensing Bulb
Malfunction.
Low Low Outlet air slightly Restriction on High
cool. High side line Side
cool to touch. Sweating
or frost on high side.
Low High Evaporator outlet pipe STV Stuck Open
cold. Low side goes
into vacuum when blower
is disconnected.
High Low Evaporator outlet pipe STV Stuck Open
warm. Outlet air warm.
High Low Noise from compressor. Compressor
Malfunction
High High Outlet air warm. Liquid Condenser
line very hot. Bubbles Malfunction or R-12
in sight glass. Overcharge.
High High Outlet air slightly cool. Large Amount of Air
Bubbles in sight glass. and Moisture in
System.
High High Outlet air warm. Expansion Valve
Evaporator outlet Stuck Open
sweating and frost.
(1) - If equipped with a low refrigerant charge protection system,
compressor operation may have stopped.









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A/C S YSTE M G EN ER AL S ER VIC IN G

1988 J e ep C hero ke e
1988 AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT
A/C General Servicing
Diagnostic Procedures
Eagle & Jeep
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
CAUTION: When discharging air conditioning system, use only approved
refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Make every attempt
to avoid discharging refrigerant into the atmosphere.
INTRODUCTION
This article is to be used for general service and diagnosis.
For specific repair or replacement procedures, use the appropriate
repair article in this section.
R-12 REFRIGERANT - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1) Always work in a well-ventilated, clean area. Refrigerant
(R-12) is heavier than oxygen, and will displace oxygen in a confined
area. Always wear eye protection when working around air conditioning
systems and R-12. The system's high pressure can cause severe injury
to eyes and skin if a hose were to burst. R-12 evaporates quickly
when exposed to atmosphere, freezing anything it contacts.
2) Use care when handling refrigerant containers. Do not
drop or strike containers. Do not expose refrigerant containers to
excessive heat. Containers must never be heated more than 125
F.
Never expose R-12 directly to open flame.
CAUTION: When R-12 is exposed to an open flame, drawn into a running
engine, or detected with a Halide (propane) leak tester,
poisonous phosgene gas is formed. Keep work areas
ventilated and keep vehicles with running engines away.
USING INDIVIDUAL R-12 CANS
Disposable refrigerant cans (referred to as one pound cans)
have a flat type seal or a screw type seal, and the proper can tap
must be used for each type. Be sure sealing gasket on can tap is in
good condition. A proper safety can tap will prevent refrigerant from
flowing back into open can, as the tap has a one-way flow control.
NOTE: Recent findings by the EPA indicate that R-11, R-12 and
R-113 are harmful to the Earths' protective Ozone layer.
Make every attempt possible, to avoid discharging R-11, R-12
or R-113 into the atmosphere.
USING MULTI-CAN DISPENSING VALVES
A multi-can dispensing valve allows the attachment of
several cans of refrigerant, and is a good substitute when a bulk
container is not available. Cans are installed onto each leg of the
multi-can dispensing valve in the same manner as the individual cans,
and each leg has its own can tap.

CAN TAP INSTALLATION
FLAT TYPE SEAL CANS
On cam-lock or one-piece can taps, first turn the handle out
to the fully open position. Securely engage the locking lugs over the
flange of the can, and lock them in place by turning the cam lock or
locking nut. Screw the tap assembly into the adapter so the sealing
gasket is fully seated against the can top. Turn the tap inward to
pierce the can and close the tap. DO NOT open the tap until ready to
purge the service hose or dispense refrigerant into the system.
On 2-piece can taps, be certain the tap handle is turned
fully in, so it is closed. Check that the locking base is turned to
its outer limit. Securely engage the locking lugs over the can
flange. Turn the entire tap assembly (without disturbing the closed
setting) down into the locking base to pierce the can. Do not open
the tap until ready to dispense into system.
SCREW TYPE SEAL CANS
Ensure can tap is fully closed. Screw refrigerant can into
can tap fitting until tight. This will pierce the can. Connect tap to
center hose on manifold gauge set. DO NOT open tap until ready to
dispense R-12 into system.
WARNING: DO NOT open high side hand valve while air conditioning
system is in operation. This high pressure could rupture
can or possibly burst fitting at safety can valve,
resulting in damage and physical injury.
COMPRESSOR OIL CHECK
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Some models have compressor-mounted service valves that allow
oil checking by isolating the compressor. On all others, system must
be discharged, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling
equipment, and compressor may need to be removed to check oil. After
oil level is checked and adjusted, A/C system must be evacuated and
recharged.
ISOLATING COMPRESSOR
1) Connect manifold gauge set to service valves on the
compressor. Close both gauge valves. Open both service valves to
themid-position.
2) Start engine and operate air conditioning. Turn suction
service valve slowly clockwise toward front-seated position. When
suction pressure is reduced to zero or less, stop engine and quickly
close suction service valve (front-seated).
3) Front-seat the discharge valve. Loosen oil check plug
slowly to release any internal pressure. Service valves can now be
removed from compressor and compressor removed from vehicle (if
necessary). Purge compressor after servicing.
PURGING COMPRESSOR
1) Remove gauge set and place caps on service valve ports.
Back-seat the suction service valve to allow refrigerant to enter
compressor.

2) Loosen discharge port valve slightly. Loosen valve port
cap to allow refrigerant to force out air from compressor. Back-seat
the discharge valve and tighten the port cap. Compressor is ready for
service.
REFRIGERATION OIL
Only new, pure, moisture-free refrigeration oil should be
used in the air conditioning system. This oil is highly refined and
dehydrated (moisture content less than 10 parts per million).
Refrigeration oil container must be kept tightly closed at
all times when not in use, or moisture will be absorbed from the air
and introduced into the refrigeration system.
NIPPONDENSO 10-CYLINDER
SHAFT SEAL
NOTE: Check compressor refrigerant oil level when replacing seals.
See COMPRESSOR REFRIGERANT OIL CHECKING article in this
section.
Removal
1) Hold clutch hub stationary and remove center nut. Screw
remover into center of hub. Turn center bolt to remove pressure plate.
2) Remove shims from shaft. Remove snap ring from inside of
pulley. Tap pulley off of shaft with plastic mallet. Be careful not
to distort pulley while removing.
3) Disconnect clutch coil wires from compressor housing.
Remove snap ring inside coil and lift coil off compressor. Pry dust
seal out from around compressor shaft (if equipped).
4) Place shaft key remover on shaft and turn to remove key.
Remove drain plug (if equipped). Remove bolts holding service valves
to body of compressor and remove valves. Discard "O" rings. Drain oil
out of compressor.
5) Remove 6 through bolts from front head of compressor and
discard washers. Tap head loose from compressor, being careful not to
scratch sealing surfaces. Remove snap ring (if equipped) from front
housing. Press seal plate out. Remove seal from shaft. See Fig. 1.
Installation
1) Lubricate shaft seal with clean refrigerant oil. Place on
compressor shaft. Lubricate seal plate (and "O" ring, if equipped) and\
install in front housing. Install snap ring (if equipped).
2) Place front housing on compressor body. Using new
washers, install through bolts. Tighten bolts evenly and alternately
to 18 ft. lbs. (24 N.m). Install shaft key with installer and plastic
mallet. Insert dust seal into front of compressor.
3) Install drain plug using new gasket. Add correct amount
of refrigerant oil to compressor. If service valves were removed,
coat new "O" rings with refrigerant oil and install service valves.
4) Place clutch coil on compressor and install snap ring.
Install shims on shaft to adjust clearance between pressure plate and
rotor to .016-.028" (.41-.71 mm). Tighten shaft nut to 12 ft. lbs. (1\
6
N.m). See REFRIGERANT OIL & R-12 SPECIFICATIONS table for system
capacities.
SANKYO/SANDEN 5-CYLINDER COMPRESSOR SERVICING
NOTE: During the past year, Sankyo International (USA), Inc. has
changed its name to Sanden International (USA), Inc.

Information pertaining to Sanden compressors in this article,
will be found in earlier articles under Sankyo compressors.
AMERICAN MOTORS & JEEP WITH 5-CYLINDER COMPRESSOR
Compressor Overhaul
1) After the compressor and system have been run, stop the
engine. Slowly discharge system using approved refrigerant
recovery/recycling equipment. Clean and cool dipstick with R-12.
2) Loosen the compressor mounting bolts, remove the drive
belt, and move the compressor to a bench for easiest and most accurate
measurement. Position the compressor so that the oil fill plug is at
top dead center.
3) Thoroughly clean the oil fill plug and the area around it.
Loosen the fill plug slowly to allow trapped refrigerant pressure to
escape through the loosened threads.
4) The front plate hub has a lobe, which is indexed (notched)\
180
from TDC of the cam rotor. Rotate the hub plate lobe until the
index notch is 110 from bottom center. See Fig. 1. Check this
position by looking through the oil fill hole and noting that the ball
end of the top piston rod lines up with the fill hole.
5) Looking at the front end of the compressor, insert the
dipstick diagonally from upper left to lower left until the dipstick
stop contacts the filler hole surface. Remove dipstick and note oil
level. Oil level should be between the 4th and 6th increment on the
dipstick (3-4 ounces). Add oil as necessary.
Compressor Replacement
If system was opened by a leak or so quickly that oil was
lost, install new compressor with all the oil it contains. If system
was opened slowly and oil was not lost, drain oil from new compressor
and measure. Reinstall 6 ounces of oil back into new compressor prior
to installation.
Component Replacement
If a hose, receiver-drier, condenser, expansion valve or
evaporator core requires replacement, add 1 ounce of new oil for each
new component installed.
Compressor Oil Check
1) Discharge system, using approved refrigerant
recovery/recycling equipment, or isolate compressor. Remove oil filler
plug. Look through oil filler plug hole and rotate clutch front plate
to position piston connecting rod in center of oil filler plug hole.
2) Insert dipstick (J-29642-12) through oil filler plug hole\
to the right of piston connecting rod until dipstick stop contacts the
compressor housing.
3) Remove dipstick and count number of increments covered
with oil. If compressor is properly filled, oil will cover 4-6
increments on the dipstick. Adjust oil level as necessary.

Fig. 1: 5-Cylinder Compressor Oil Check (Use dipstick J-29642-12)
YORK 2-CYLINDER COMPRESSOR SERVICING
JEEP WITH 2-CYLINDER COMPRESSOR

Isolating Compressor
1) Connect manifold gauge set to service valves on
compressor. Close both gauge valves. Open both service valves to the
mid-position.
2) Start engine and operate air conditioning. Turn suction
service valve slowly clockwise toward front-seated position. When
suction pressure is reduced to zero or less, stop engine and quickly
close suction service valve (front-seated).
3) Front-seat the discharge valve. Loosen oil check plug
slowly to release any internal pressure. Service valves can now be
removed from compressor and compressor removed from vehicle (if
necessary). Purge compressor after servicing.
Purging Compressor
1) Remove gauge set and place caps on service valve ports.
Back-seat the suction service valve to allow refrigerant to enter
compressor.
2) Loosen discharge port valve slightly. Loosen valve port
cap to allow refrigerant to force out air from compressor. Back-seat
the discharge valve and tighten the port cap. Compressor is ready for
service.
Compressor Oil Check
1) Operate system for 10 minutes, then stop and isolate
compressor. Loosen filler plug slowly to release any pressure in
crankcase.
2) Use dipstick to check oil level. See Fig. 2. Add oil as
necessary. Install plug with new "O" ring. Purge compressor of air.
Fig. 2: York Compressor Oil Level Dipstick
Check oil with shaft keyway facing head.
SYSTEM SERVICING CAUTIONS

BEFORE OPENING THE SYSTEM
Before disconnecting any lines or fittings, the system must
be completely discharged using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling
equipment.
DISCONNECTING LINES & FITTINGS
1) After system is discharged, carefully clean entire area
around coupling nut to prevent dirt entering system. Always use two
wrenches to avoid twisting or distorting lines and fittings (hold
fitting with one wrench while loosening coupling nut with second
wrench).
2) Ford spring-coupling fittings require a special coupling
tool (Motorcraft YT-1056) to open or close. See procedure under
CONNECTING LINES & FITTINGS.
3) Cap or plug all LINES and FITTINGS immediately to prevent
entry of air and moisture into the system. Do not remove these caps
until connections are being made.
COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
When components are replaced, system oil level must be
adjusted. Add refrigeration oil to replacement component. See
Compressor Oil Check article, as well as, Component Oil Replacement
Quantities" chart under A/C SYSTEM SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS in this
article.
CONNECTING LINES & FITTINGS
All Except Ford Spring-Coupling Fitting
1) A new "O" ring should be used in all instances when
connecting lines and fittings (dip "O" ring in clean refrigeration oil
and make certain it is not twisted during installation). Always use
two wrenches to avoid twisting or distorting lines and fittings.
Tighten coupling nuts securely.
2) Ford spring-coupling fittings require a special coupling
tool (Motorcraft YT-1056) to open or close. Use the following
procedure to connect or disconnect the spring-coupling fitting.
Ford Spring-Coupling Fitting
1) Discharge system using approved refrigerant
recovery/recycling equipment. Place proper end of tool over
refrigerant line. Tool fits both 3/8" and 1/2" fittings. Push tool
into fitting cage to release spring inside. Pull lines apart and
remove tool.
2) Before connecting, check internal spring for damage. If
Necessary, pry spring out and replace it. Clean fittings and install
new "O" rings.
CAUTION: Use ONLY "O" rings designed for these Ford fittings
(Motorcraft YF-982). Normal refrigerant "O" rings will NOT
seal.