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Compressor Shaft Seal: Service and Repair

Lip Type Seal (Seiko Seiki Compressor)

REMOVAL




1. Remove magnet clutch.
2. Remove front head mounting screw (10 pcs).




3. Remove front head by pushing cylinder shaft.

NOTE: Be careful not to remove cylinder from case.

4. Remove O-ring.




5. Remove lip seal from front head.

INSTALLATION




1. Press-fit lip seal into front head using special tool (E).

Special Tool
(E): 09991 - 06050

CAUTION: Do not reuse mechanical seal once removed from compressor.




2. Coat special tool (F) surface with oil and place it on the shaft.

Special Tool
(F): 09991 - 06040




3. Install O-ring to case.
4. Apply A/C oil to lip seal and O-ring.
5. Install front head assembly.




6. Tighten front head bolt.

Tightening Torque
(a): 14 N.m (1.4 kg.m, 10.5 lb.ft)
(b): 23 N.m (2.3 kg.m, 17.0 lb.ft)

NOTE:
- Be sure to use new front head bolt washer.
- Tighten bolt (a) first, and next (b).