Shaft Seal: Installation
- Clean the A/C compressor nose area.
- Place the shaft seal on the special tool. Lubricate the shaft seal and the special tool with PAG oil or equivalent.
- Position the shaft seal and the special tool over the A/C compressor shaft.
- Push the shaft seal onto the A/C compressor shaft with the special tool until seated.
- Install the shaft seal snap ring with the sharp edge facing up.
- Carry out the A/C compressor external leak test. See A/C COMPRESSOR -- EXTERNAL LEAK TEST .
- Install the shaft seal felt.
- Install the A/C clutch. See CLUTCH & CLUTCH FIELD COIL .
CAUTION:
To prevent refrigerant system contamination, do not allow dirt or other foreign materials to enter the A/C compressor.