A/C Compressor Drive Seal, Replacing

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Seal Installer - A/C Compressor T40192
Puller - Shaft Seal T40195

Procedure

Fig 1: Hose Clamp On Dust Cap -Arrow-

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-- Remove the 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: Special Tool -- 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 .

Fig 4: Hose Clamp On Dust Cap -Arrow-

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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 .