Compressor Shaft Seal: Service and Repair

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL

REMOVAL

1. Remove the disk and hub assembly from the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH AND CLUTCH FIELD COIL.




2. Using the special tool, remove the shaft seal felt from the nose of the A/C compressor.

CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, do not allow dirt or other foreign materials to enter the A/C compressor.

3. Clean the compressor nose area.




4. Using the special tool, remove the shaft seal snap ring.




5. Using the special tool, remove the shaft seal from the A/C compressor.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, do not allow dirt or other foreign materials to enter the A/C compressor.

1. Clean the A/C compressor nose area.




2. Lubricate the shaft seal and special tool with PAG Compressor Oil. Place the shaft seal on the special tool.




3. Position the special tool, with the shaft seal, over the A/C compressor shaft.




4. Using the special tool, push the shaft seal onto the A/C compressor shaft until seated.




5. Using the special tool, install the shaft seal snap ring.
6. Carry out the A/C compressor external leak test. For additional information, refer to A/C COMPRESSOR EXTERNAL LEAK TEST.




7. Using the special tool, install the shaft seal felt.
8. Install the disk and hub assembly. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH AND CLUTCH FIELD COIL.