Western Star 47X 2020, Maintenance Manual

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83–00 Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions in this section apply to all
procedures within this group.
DANGER
When working on the vehicle, shut down the en-
gine, set the parking brake, and chock the tires.
Before working under the vehicle, always place
jack stands under the frame rails to ensure the
vehicle cannot drop. Failure to follow these steps
could result in serious personal injury or death.
83–01 Air Conditioner
Inspection
WARNING
Wear eye protection, gloves, and protective cloth-
ing when working on the air conditioning system.
Leaking refrigerant from a damaged hose or line
could cause blindness or serious skin burns.
Preliminary Checks
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, shut down
the engine, and apply the parking brakes. Chock
the tires.
2. Check the appearance of the air conditioner
compressor pulley assembly. If the friction sur-
face of the pulley shows signs of excessive
grooving due to belt slippage, replace both the
pulley and the drive plate. Inspect the refrigerant
compressor drive belt for damage and check that
the belt is set at the proper tension. Also check
the tightness of the compressor mounting fasten-
ers. For instructions and torque values, see
Group 01 of the Western Star 47X and 49X
Workshop Manual .
3. Inspect the drive plate. If the drive plate shows
visible signs of damage due to excessive heat,
replace the drive plate and pulley assembly. For
removal and installation procedures, see
Group
83 of the Western Star 47X and 49X Workshop
Manual .
4. Using a feeler gauge, check that the drive plate
clutch clearance is within limits. See
Table 1 for
clearance specifications. See Fig. 1 for the
checking method. Adjust the drive plate clutch if
needed.
Compressor Drive-Plate Clutch Clearance
Manufacturer Clearance: in (mm)
Valeo 0.012 to 0.024 (0.30 to 0.60 )
Table 1, Compressor Drive-Plate Clutch Clearance
5. Inspect the compressor clutch coil wire. Check
that the connector is not damaged or loose. Re-
place the wire if it is damaged.
6. Check the overall condition of the air conditioning
hoses. Look for cracks, cuts, and abrasions on
the hoses. Replace damaged hoses. Also check
for loose fittings on all of the air conditioning
components.
7. Check for a buildup of road debris on the con-
denser fins.
83–02 Air Filter Replacement
The HVAC system has three filters that must be re-
placed periodically to maintain proper system opera-
tion. The cabin fresh-air-intake filter is accessed from
under the hood, and the recirculation filter is ac-
cessed from inside the cab. The sleeper air filter is
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Fig. 1, Valeo Drive Plate Clutch Air Gap
Heater and Air Conditioner
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