Cherokee 4WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Hose/Line HVAC: Customer Interest
A/C Manifold - Refrigerant Leaks
NO: 24-13-97
GROUP: Heating & A/C
DATE: Oct. 3, 1997
SUBJECT:
A/C Refrigerant Leaks
MODELS:
1997 - 1998 (AN) Dakota
1997 - 1998 (TJ) Wrangler
1997 - 1998 (XJ) Cherokee
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L AND 4.0L ENGINES.
DISCUSSION:
Whenever refrigerant leaks are encountered at the A/C hose manifold on the compressor, make sure the attaching bolt is securely holding the manifold to
the compressor body. Tolerance stack up can lead to a situation where the bolt bottoms in the thread bore prior to application of the proper clamp load.
This can cause refrigerant leaks. The situation can be easily eliminate by installing a flat washer under the bolt head. A washer should be installed
whenever leaks are encountered in this area.
POLICY: Information Only
