what tool?

[bubbalewski]

what tool is needed to disconnect the A/C hose from the condenser(i believe that is what it is, the part that looks similiar to the radiator)? because I know the other connection between the accumulator and a/c hose is that spring lock and you need the spring lock tool but what is needed here? Just to make sure, does anyone know what size the bolt is on the back of the compressor? Im just collecting all the info on most of the stuff I will need to go to the salvage yard to pull it myself.

if needed, the ex is a 98 SOHC 4.0 v6

Thanks

 

[shamaal]

This tool, available at any auto store removes the spring. There should be a clip over the fitting. Do not discard it is part of the fitting. Wear eye protaection.

The bolt on mine is a 10mm. After replacing the o'rings torque to 15ft lb

 

[bubbalewski]

i just dont see the spring clip where it connects to the condenser

 

[torchroadster]

On my 93 both ends of the condenser connections require a spring lock tool. The bolt on the back of the compressor (again my 93) is about 10 to 12 mm as I recall. You'll probably need a set of metric 3/8 drive sockets for this job and the set will contain the size you need.

 

[shamaal]

This is a clip on the orifice side, there should be one on the compressor side also. The fittings will come apart unde pressure. Inside the fitting is a circular spring that the tool pushes out of the way and the fitting comes apart.

 

[bubbalewski]

my hose actually just bolts to the condenser on both sides... i guess because i def dont see any spring locks and i see the bolts..