Shaft Seal

Compressor Components:

Always replace the shaft seal assembly if it is disassembled. Never reuse any of the old parts.

To service the shaft seal without disassembling the clutch, perform steps 1 and 2 under "Clutch" and then proceed as follows.

Remove or Disconnect

Tools Required:
J 4245 internal Snap Ring Pliers
J 9553-01 Ring Remover
J 38468 Shaft Seal Remover and Installer
J 38479 Seal Seat Remover and Installer

1. Clutch shims (3) using J 9553-01 and a small screwdriver

2. Felt ring metal retainer (25).

Removing The Felt Ring Metal Retainer:

- Insert the points J 4245 into the holes in the retainer and lift out).

3. Shaft seal seat snap ring.

Removing The Shaft Seal Seat:

4. Shaft seal seat (23) with J 38479.

5. Seal assembly

Removing The Seal Cage:

- Press J 38468 against the seal spring and twist the tool until it engages the slots of the seal cage.

Install or Connect

Tools Required:
J 29640 Shaft Protector
J 38468 Shaft Seal Remover and Installer
J 38479 Seal Seat Remover and Installer

Clean
- Seal cavity thoroughly.
a. Use R-12 refrigerant. Blow dry.
b. Wipe with a lint tree cloth and clean refrigerant oil. Blow dry.

1. J 29640 over the compressor shaft.
- Do not touch the new seal cage (21).

2. Slots of J 38468 to the new seal cage (21).

Installing The Seal Cage:

3. Seal assembly into place in the compressor seal cavity.
- Twist J 38468 to disengage it from the cage.

4. Clean refrigerant oil to the shaft seal seat.

5. Shaft seal seat (23) with J 38479.

6. Snap ring with the flat side toward the compressor.

7. Clutch spacer shims (3).

8. Use the originals if possible to give the same gap.

9. New felt ring.
- If the clutch was not disassembled, reinstall the clutch front plate.