AC compressor replacement instructions please?

Tiny
STEVE GRAY
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  • 2007 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 184,000 MILES
Have A 2007 f150 FX4 4.6 XL truck.I am in the process of replacing the compressor drier, and expansion tube. Would like to know what kind of oil and how much Ford recommends. And how to put in (comp, drier ect.)
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 AT 11:43 PM

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Tiny
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I use pag 150 for the oil. Add whatever is in the box instructions for the compressor. Add 1 oz to the dryer and 1 oz to the orfice tube line.
Just pour the oil into the return side of the compressor. Add to the dryer directly before installation and the same to the orifice tube line.

Rotate the old A/C compressor shaft 8 to 10 full rotations (clockwise) while collecting the refrigerant oil in a clean measuring cup.
Add the same amount plus the amount collected during refrigerant recovery.
Refrigerant Oil Adding for New Suction Accumulator or Receiver/Drier Installation
Drill one 12.7 mm (1/2 in) hole in the old suction accumulator or receiver/drier cylinder and drain the oil into a clean measuring cup.
Add the quantity of oil drained, plus the amount collected during refrigerant recovery and 60 ml (2 fl oz).
Oil Injection Using a Dye/Lubricant Injector

NOTE: If fluorescent leak detection dye is also to be added during A/C charging, the dye may be added to the dye/lubricant injector along with the refrigerant oil.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Roy
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