Compressor Clutch Shaft Seal: Removal
- Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove compressor. Remove compressor clutch assembly. See CLUTCH ASSEMBLY .
- Remove compressor shaft felt seal. Using low pressure compressed air and a lint-free cloth, thoroughly clean seal inside and outside of compressor nose area. Using Snap Ring Remover (T89P-19623-DH), rotate eye of snap ring toward compressor shaft. Quickly pull up snap ring while holding snap ring at an angle.
- Position Shaft Seal Remover (T89P-19623-BH) over compressor shaft. Push shaft seal remover downward against seal. Ensure end of shaft seal remover engages inside diameter of seal.
- Rotate shaft seal remover handle clockwise to expand remover tip inside seal. Pull shaft seal from compressor. Ensure dirt or other debris does not enter compressor.