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Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000005147639
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tool and EquipmentINFOID:0000000005147640
Never mix HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant and/or the specified oil with CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and/or the
oil.
Separate and non-interchangeable service equipment must be used for handling each type of refrigerant/oil.
Refrigerant container fittings, service hose fittings and service equipment fittings (equipment which handles
refrigerant and/or oil) are different between CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-134a (R-134a). This is to avoid mixed
use of the refrigerants/oil.
Adapters that convert one size fitting to another must never be used refrigerant/oil contamination will occur
and compressor failure will result.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
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(J-41425-NIS)
Aluminum tube repair kit Repairing leaks in A/C tubes
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(J-38873-A)
Pulley installer Installing pulley
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(J-44614)
Clutch disc holding tool Clutch disc holding tool
ALIIA0390ZZ
LHA171
WHA230
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Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
HFC-134a (R-134a)
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Refrigerant Container color: Light blue
Container marking: HFC-134a (R-
134a)
Fitting size: Thread size
• large container 1/2”-16 ACME
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NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S Type: Poly alkylene glycol oil (PAG),
type S
Application: HFC-134a (R-134a)
swash plate compressors (NISSAN
only)
Lubricity: 40 m (1.4 US fl oz, 1.4 Imp
fl oz)
KV991J0130
(ACR2005-NI)
ACR5 A/C Service Center Refrigerant recovery, recycling and re-
charging
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(J-41995)
Electronic refrigerant leak detector Power supply:
• DC 12V (battery terminal)
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(J-43926)
Refrigerant dye leak detection kit
Kit includes:
(J-42220) UV lamp and UV safety
goggles
(J-41459) Refrigerant dye injector
(J-41447) quantity 24
HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant
dye
(J-43872) Refrigerant dye cleaner Power supply:
• DC 12V (battery terminal)
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(J-42220)
Fluorescent dye leak detector Power supply:
• DC 12V (battery terminal)
For checking refrigerant leak when flu-
orescent dye is installed in A/C system.
Includes: UV lamp and UV safety gog-
gles
S-NT196
S-NT197
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AHA281A
ZHA200H
SHA438F
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(J-41447)
HFC-134a (R-134a) Fluorescent
leak detection dye
(Box of 24, 1/4 ounce bottles) Application: For HFC-134a (R-134a)
PA G o i l
Container: 1/4 ounce (7.4cc) bottle
(Includes self-adhesive dye identifica-
tion labels for affixing to vehicle after
charging system with dye.)
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(J-41459)
HFC-134a (R-134a) Dye injector
Use with J-41447, 1/4 ounce bottle For injecting 1/4 ounce of fluorescent
leak detection dye into A/C system.
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(J-43872)
Refrigerant dye cleaner For cleaning dye spills.
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(J-39183-C)
Manifold gauge set (with hoses
and couplers) Identification:
• The gauge face indicates R-134a.
Fitting size-Thread size
• 1/2”-16 ACME
Service hoses:
• High side hose (J-39500-72B)
• Low side hose
(J-39500-72R)
• Utility hose (J-39500-72Y) Hose color:
• Low side hose: Blue with black stripe
• High side hose: Red with black stripe
• Utility hose: Yellow with black stripe
or green with black stripe
Hose fitting to gauge:
• 1/2”-16 ACME
Service couplers
• High side coupler (J-39500-20A)
• Low side coupler (J-39500-24A) Hose fitting to service hose:
• M14 x 1.5 fitting is optional or perma-
nently attached.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
SHA439F
SHA440F
SHA441F
RJIA0196E
S-NT201
S-NT202
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Commercial Service Tool
INFOID:0000000005147641
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(J-39699)
Refrigerant weight scale For measuring of refrigerant
Fitting size-Thread size
• 1/2”-16 ACME
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(J-39649)
Vacuum pump
(Including the isolator valve) Capacity:
• Air displacement: 4 CFM
• Micron rating: 20 microns
• Oil capacity: 482 g (17 oz)
Fitting size-Thread size
• 1/2”-16 ACME
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
S-NT200
S-NT203
Tool name
Description
(J-41810-NI)
Refrigerant identifier equipment (R-
134a) For checking refrigerant purity and
system contamination
Power tool Loosening bolts, screws and nuts
RJIA0197E
PIIB1407E
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refrigerant CycleINFOID:0000000005147642
REFRIGERANT FLOW
The refrigerant flows in the standard pattern, that is, through the compressor, the condenser with liquid tank,
through the front and rear evaporators, and back to the compressor. The refrigerant evaporation through the
evaporator coils are controlled by front and rear externally equalized expansion valves, located inside the front
and rear evaporator cases.
Refrigerant System ProtectionINFOID:0000000005147643
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
The refrigerant system is protected against excessively hi gh or low pressures by the refrigerant pressure sen-
sor, located on the condenser. If the system pressure rises above or falls below the specifications, the refriger-
ant pressure sensor detects the pressure inside the refrigerant line and sends a voltage signal to the ECM.
The ECM de-energizes the A/C relay to disengage the magnetic compressor clutch when pressure on the high
WJIA1342E
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pressure side detected by refrigerant pressure sensor is over about 2,746 kPa (28 kg/cm2, 398 psi), or below
about 120 kPa (1.22 kg/cm
2, 17.4 psi).
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
The refrigerant system is also protected by a pressure relief valve, located in the rear head of the compressor.
When the pressure of refrigerant in the system increases to an abnormal level [more than 2,990 kPa (30.5 kg/
cm
2, 433.6 psi)], the release port on the pressure relief valve automatically opens and releases refrigerant into
the atmosphere.
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Maintenance of Oil in CompressorINFOID:0000000005147644
The oil in the compressor circulates through the system with the refrigerant. Add oil to compressor when
replacing any component or after a large refrigerant leakage has occurred. It is important to maintain the spec-
ified amount.
If oil quantity is not maintained properly , the following malfunctions may result:
• Lack of oil: May lead to a seized compressor
• Excessive oil: Inadequate cooling (thermal exchange interference)
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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service ProcedureINFOID:0000000005147645
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Discharging Refrigerant
WARNING:
Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and oil vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat.
Remove HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant from the A/C system using certified service equipment meeting
requirements of SAE J2210 HFC-134a (R-134a) recycling equipment or SAE J2201 HFC-134a (R-134a)
recovery equipment. If an accident al system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before resum-
ing service. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and oil man-
ufacturers.
Evacuating System and Charging Refrigerant
1. Shut-off valve 2. A/C service valve 3. Recovery/recycling equipment
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