Compressor Shaft Seal: Service and Repair

A/C Compressor Shaft Seal Special Tool(s), Part 1:

A/C Compressor Shaft Seal Special Tool(s), Part 2:

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL
1. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub assembly from the A/C compressor.







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







4. Insert the tip of the special tool into one of the snap ring eyes.







5. Rotate the special tool to position the tool tip and the snap ring eye closest to the A/C compressor shaft.







6. Pull the special tool up quickly while keeping the tool shaft against the side of the nose opening and remove the snap ring.







7. Engage the special tool into the inside diameter of the shaft seal.







8. Turn the tool handle clockwise to expand the tool tip inside of the shaft seal.







9. Pull the seal from the A/C compressor.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean the A/C compressor nose area.

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







2. Place the shaft seal on the special tool. Lubricate the shaft seal and the special tool with PAG oil or equivalent.







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







4. Push the shaft seal onto the A/C compressor shaft with the special tool until seated.







5. Install the shaft seal snap ring.
6. Carry out the A/C compressor external leak test. Component Tests and General Diagnostics







7. Install the shaft seal felt.
8. Install the A/C clutch disc and hub assembly.