
1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/BELTS-DRIVE -
REMOVAL).
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the clutch
field coil connector (4).
5. Remove the bolts that secure the A/C compressor
(5)tothemountingbracket(Referto24-HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/COM-
PRESSOR-A/C - REMOVAL).
6. Remove the A/C compressor from the mounting
bracket and support the compressor while servicing
the clutch.
7. Using compressor clutch holding fixture (Special
Tool 9351 in Kit 9349) (1), remove the bolt (2) that
secures the clutch plate (3) to the compressor
shaft.
NOTE: The clutch plate can be removed from the compressor shaft by hand or, if required, pressed off with
an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt.
NOTE: Clutch plate shim(s) may remain inside the hub of the clutch plate. Besure to remove all of the
shims from inside the hub or from the end of the compressor shaft.
8. Remove the clutch plate and shim(s) from the A/C compressor. If required, install a 8 x 1.25 mm bolt into the
centeroftheclutchplateandturntheboltclockwiseuntiltheclutchplate is completely removed from the A/C
compressor.
9. Using snap ring pliers (1), remove the snap ring (2)
that secures the pulley and bearing assembly (3) to
the front of the A/C compressor (4).

NOTE: The pulley and bearing assembly can be
removed from the compressor by hand or, if
required, with a two jaw puller.
10. Remove the pulley and bearing assembly (1) from
the front of the A/C compressor (2). If required,
install a two jaw puller (3) and turn the puller cen-
ter-bolt clockwise until the pulley and bearing
assembly is completely removed.
11. Remove the plastic retaining clip (1) and the
screw (2) that secures the clutch field coil wire
lead and connector (3) to the A/C compressor (4).
12. Using compressor field coil remover (Special Tool
9354 in Kit 9349) (1) and a two jaw puller (2),
remove the clutch field coil (3) from the front of
the A/C compressor (4).

STANDARD PROCEDURE
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SERVICE EQUIPMENT
WARNING: Eye protection must be worn when servicing an A/C refrigerant system. Turn all valves off
(rotate clockwise) on the equipment being used before connecting or disconnecting service equipment from
the refrigerant system. Failure to observe these warnings may result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following
operation (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNINGS) and (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTIONS). Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result
in possible personal injury or death.
When servicing the A/C system, an R-134a refrigerant
recovery/recycling/charging station (1) that meets SAE
standard J2210 must be used. Contact an automotive
service equipment supplier for refrigerant recovery/re-
cycling/charging equipment. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer
for proper care and use of this equipment.
A manifold gauge set (1) may be needed with some
recovery/recycling/charging equipment. The manifold
gauge set should have manual shut-off valves (2 and
6), or automatic back-flow valves located at the ser-
vice port connector end of the manifold gauge set
hoses (4 and 5). This will prevent refrigerant from
being released into the atmosphere.
MANIFOLD GAUGE SET CONNECTIONS
CAUTION: Do not use an R-12 manifold gauge set on an R-134a system. The refrigerants are not compatible
and system damage will result.

The primary components within the assembly are: A three port solenoid thatactivates both of the functions listed
above; a pump which contains a switch, two check valves and a spring/diaphragm, a canister vent valve (CVV) seal
which contains a spring loaded vent seal valve.
Immediately after a cold start, between predetermined temperature thresholds limits, the three port solenoid is briefly
energized. This initializes the pump by drawing air into the pump cavity and also closes the vent seal. During non
test conditions the vent seal is held open by the pump diaphragm assembly which pushes it open at the full travel
position. The vent seal will remain closed while the pump is cycling due to the reed switch triggering of the three
port solenoid that prevents the diaphragm assembly from reaching full travel. After the brief initialization period, the
solenoid is de-energized allowing atmospheric pressure to enter the pumpcavity, thus permitting the spring to drive
the diaphragm which forces air out of the pump cavity and into the vent system. When the solenoid is energized
and de energized, the cycle is repeated creating flow in typical diaphragmpump fashion. The pump is controlled in
2 modes:
Pump Mode: The pump is cycled at a fixed rate to achieve a rapid pressure build in order to shorten the overall test
length.
Test Mode: The solenoid is energized with a fixed duration pulse. Subsequent fixed pulses occur when the dia-
phragm reaches the Switch closure point.
The spring in the pump is set so that the system will achieve an equalized pressure of about 7.5” H20. The cycle
rate of pump strokes is quite rapid as the system begins to pump up to this pressure. As the pressure increases, the
cycle rate starts to drop off. If there is no leak in the system, the pump would eventually stop pumping at the equal-
ized pressure. If there is a leak, it will continue to pump at a rate representative of the flow characteristic of the size
of the leak. From this information we can determine if the leak is larger than the required detection limit (currently
set at .040” orifice by CARB). If a leak is revealed during the leak test portion of the test, the test is terminated at
the end of the test mode and no further system checks will be performed.
After passing the leak detection phase of the test, system pressure is maintained by turning on the LDP’s solenoid
until the purge system is activated. Purge activation in effect creates a leak. The cycle rate is again interrogated and
when it increases due to the flow through the purge system, the leak check portion of the diagnostic is complete.
The canister vent valve will unseal the system after completion of the testsequence as the pump diaphragm assem-
bly moves to the full travel position.
Evaporative system functionality will be verified by using the stricter evap purge flow monitor. At an appropriate
warm idle the LDP will be energized to seal the canister vent. The purge flowwill be clocked up from some small
value in an attempt to see a shift in the02 control system. If fuel vapor, indicated by a shift in the 02 control, is
present the test is passed. If not, it is assumed that the purge system is notfunctioning in some respect. The LDP
is again turned off and the test is ended.
MISFIRE MONITOR
Excessive engine misfire results in increased catalyst temperature and causes an increase in HC emissions. Severe
misfires could cause catalyst damage. To prevent catalytic convertor damage, the PCM monitors engine misfire.
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors for misfire during most engine operating conditions (positive torque)
by looking at changes in the crankshaft speed. If a misfire occurs the speedof the crankshaft will vary more than
normal.
FUEL SYSTEM MONITOR
To comply with clean air regulations, vehicles are equipped with catalytic converters. These converters reduce the
emission of hydrocarbons, oxides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide. The catalyst works best when the Air Fuel (A/F)
ratio is at or near the optimum of 14.7 to 1.
The PCM is programmed to maintain the optimum air/fuel ratio of 14.7 to 1. This is done by making short term
corrections in the fuel injector pulse width based on the O2S sensor output. The programmed memory acts as a self
calibration tool that the engine controller uses to compensate for variations in engine specifications, sensor toler-
ances and engine fatigue over the life span of the engine. By monitoring theactual fuel-air ratio with the O2S sen-
sor (short term) and multiplying that with the program long-term (adaptive) memory and comparing that to the limit,
it can be determined whether it will pass an emissions test. If a malfunction occurs such that the PCM cannot main-
tain the optimum A/F ratio, then the MIL will be illuminated.

4. Carefully disconnect vapor lines from NVLD assembly.
5. Lift tab on NVLD assembly and twist assembly
counterclockwise.
6. Pull NVLD pump out to remove from EVAP
canister.

REMOVAL
3.7L V-6 / 4.7L V-8
The PCV valve (6) is located on the oil filler tube (4).
Two locating tabs are located on the side of the valve
(2). These 2 tabs fit into a cam lock (3) in the oil filler
tube. An O-ring (1) seals the valve to the filler tube.
1. Disconnect PCV line/hose (5) by disconnecting rub-
ber hose at PCV valve fitting.
2. Remove PCV valve at oil filler tube by rotating PCV
valve downward (counter-clockwise) until locating
tabs (2) have been freed at cam lock (3). After tabs
have cleared, pull valve straight out from filler tube.
To prevent damage to PCV valve locating tabs,
valve must be pointed downward for removal.
Do not force valve from oil filler tube.
3. After valve is removed, check condition of valve
O-ring (1).
5.7L V-8
The PCV valve (4) is mounted into the top of the
intake manifold (1). This is located to the right / rear of
the throttle body (2).

1. The PCV valve is sealed to the intake manifold
with 2 O-rings (2).
2. Remove PCV valve by rotating counter-clockwise
90 degrees until locating tabs (3) have been freed.
After tabs have cleared, pull valve straight up from
intake manifold.
3. After valve is removed, check condition of 2 valve
O-rings (2).
INSTALLATION
3.7L V6 / 4.7L V-8
The PCV valve is located on the oil filler tube. Two locating tabs are locatedonthesideofthevalve.These2tabs
fit into a cam lock in the oil filler tube.An O-ring seals the valve to the filler tube.
1. Return PCV valve back to oil filler tube by placing valve locating tabs into cam lock. Press PCV valve in and
rotate valve upward. A slight click will be felt when tabs have engaged cam lock. Valve should be pointed
towards rear of vehicle.
2. Connect PCV line/hose and rubber hose to PCV valve.
5.7L V-8
1. Clean out intake manifold opening.
2. Check condition of 2 O-rings on PCV valve.
3. Apply engine oil to 2 O-rings.
4. Place PCV valve into intake manifold and rotate 90 degrees clockwise forinstallation.