A/C Compressor Drive Seal, Replacing: Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Audi S5, 2011 Audi S5, 2010 Audi S5, 2009 Audi S5, and 2008 Audi S5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove The Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor. Refer To A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the heat shield -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts -Arrows- And Heat Shield -1-

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-- Remove The Hose Clamp On The Dust Cap -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Dust Cap -Arrow- On End Of Shaft For A/C Compressor Drive Spur Gear

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-- Remove the dust cap and A/C compressor driveshaft from the end of the spur gear shaft for the A/C compressor drive.

-- Rotate the spindle on the :T40195 all the way back.

Fig 3: Identifying Puller - Shaft Seal T40195

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-- Lubricate The Seal Remover Threaded Head, Position It, And Then Install It Into The Shaft Seal As Far As Possible Using Strong Force.

-- Rotate The Inner Section Of The Seal Puller Against The Spur Gear Unit Until The Shaft Seal Is Removed.

NOTE:

If The Shaft Seal Breaks, Position The Seal Puller A Second Time And Remove The Rest Of The Seal.

-- Clamp The Seal Puller In A Vise At The Hex Bolt And Remove The Shaft Seal With Pliers.

-- Clean The Running And Sealing Surface.

-- Drive In The A/C Compressor Driveshaft Seal With The :T40192 .

Fig 4: Driving A/C Compressor Drive Shaft Seal In As Far As Stop Using T40192

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NOTE:

Use A Hose Clamp Appropriate For The Model.

Fig 5: Identifying Dust Cap -Arrow- On End Of Shaft For A/C Compressor Drive Spur Gear

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-- Slide The Dust Cap -Arrow- With Pre-Installed Hose Clamp On The End Of The Spur Gear Shaft For The A/C Compressor Drive.

-- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .