A/C Compressor Drive Seal, Replacing: Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Dust Cap -Arrow- On End Of Shaft For A/C Compressor Drive Spur Gear

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

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

-- Remove The Dust Cap And A/C Compressor Drive Axle From The End Of The Spur Gear Shaft For The A/C Compressor Drive.

-- Rotate The Spindle On The Puller - Shaft Seal:T40195 All The Way Back.

Fig 2: 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 Drive Axle Seal With The Seal Installer - A/C Compressor:T40192 .

Fig 3: 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.

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

Fig 4: Identifying Dust Cap -Arrow- On End Of Shaft For A/C Compressor Drive Spur Gear

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