Aerostar AWD V6-183 3.0L (1991)
Drive Belt: Technical Service Bulletins
A/C Compressor - Noise
Article No.
92-13-16
06/17/92
AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR BELT NOISE WHICH SOUNDS LIKE COMPRESSOR FAILURE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1986-92 AEROSTAR
ISSUE:
A/C compressor noise, which sounds like a compressor failure, may be the result of a loose engine drive belt.
ACTION:
Before performing any repairs to the A/C system, verify the proper belt tension, using belt tension gauge T63L-8620-A or equivalent, as specified in
section 03 of the Light Truck Service Manual.
NOTE:
ADUSTMENTS ARE COVERED FOR 12 MONTHS/12,000 MILES ONLY.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992 Models, Basic Warranty Coverage For All Other Model Years
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
921316A
Check A/C Compressor
0.2 Hr.
Belt Tension And Inspect Belt
921316B
Check A/C Compressor
0.4 Hr.
Belt Tension, Inspect Belt And Replace Belt
921316C
Check A/C Compressor
0.6 Hr.
Belt Tension, Inspect Belt And Replace Idler Pulley And Belt
DEALER CODING BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
8620
33
OASIS CODES:
208999, 497000, 702000, 702100