Suspension, A/C system, and instrument cluster repairs

Odometer
115,087
Maintenance Date
07/15/2025
Maintenance Summary
  • Replaced left front (LF) door tumbler and removed LF door panel
  • Replaced both front lower ball joints:
    • LF lower ball joint
    • RF lower ball joint
  • Replaced both outer lower control arm bushings:
    • LF outer lower control arm bushing
    • RF outer lower control arm bushing
  • Air conditioning (A/C) system repairs:
    • Replaced leaking A/C compressor
    • Replaced A/C expansion valve
    • Installed A/C seal kit
    • Replaced high-side and low-side fittings
    • Installed new R134a fittings (conversion)
    • Evacuated and recharged A/C system
  • Passenger-side mirror:
    • Replaced power mirror assembly
  • Cluster repair
    • Removed and reinstalled instrument cluster
    • Diagnosed tachometer voltage (found 6V to tach, 12V power OK)
    • Removed and replaced failed tachometer capacitor
    • Confirmed tachometer operation after repair
    • Repaired/serviced clock (clock capacitor replaced)
    • Verified all cluster functions after reassembly
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