GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Service the air compressor air strainer filter, if equipped. Refer to Air Compressor Air Strainer Filter Replacement .

  1. Check all of the air compressor bracket fasteners for looseness.
  2. Tighten the air compressor bracket fasteners as needed. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
  3. Check the following components for looseness and tighten as needed. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
  4. • The air compressor oil inlet hose
    • The air compressor oil outlet hose (gasoline engine)
    • The air compressor water inlet hose
    • The air compressor water outlet hose
    • The air compressor air inlet hose (diesel engine)
    • The air compressor discharge pipe
  5. Check the air compressor belt tension.Refer to Drive Belt Diagnosis . In gasoline engine.
  6. Check the air compressor discharge pipe for carbon restriction.
  7. Clean or replace the air compressor discharge pipe as needed.
  8. Check the governor cut-in and cut-out pressures.
  9. Adjust the governor cut-in and cut-out pressures as needed. Refer to Air Compressor Governor Valve Adjustment .