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NIPPONDENSO 10P15, 10P15F Shaft Seal: Installation

  1. Place Shaft Seal Protector (T71P-19703-H) over compressor shaft. Lubricate shaft seal and nose of compressor with new refrigerant oil. DO NOT touch sealing surface of seal or shaft. Engage seal tangs on shaft seal remover/installer.
  2. Align flats of seal with flats on crankshaft and push new seal on compressor shaft. Push downward on shaft seal remover/installer and turn counterclockwise to disengage seal tangs.
  3. Attach shaft seal seat to shaft seal seat remover/installer and lubricate with new refrigerant oil. Install seal seat and push inward against seal. Install seal seat retaining snap ring.
  4. Install dust seal retainer and felt packing. Install clutch plate shims. Ensure clutch plate aligns with crankshaft key. Using Clutch Plate Installer (T80L-19703-F), install clutch plate.
  5. Install crankshaft nut. Using spanner to hold clutch, tighten crankshaft nut to 10-14 ft. lbs. (13-20 N.m). DO NOT tighten nut with air tools.
  6. Using feeler gauge, check clearance between clutch plate and pulley. Rotate compressor clutch and check clearance in more than one place. Proper clearance is .021-.036" (.53-.91 mm). If clearance is not correct, add or remove shims.
  7. Add same amount new refrigerant oil to compressor as was drained. Rotate compressor 10 revolutions to distribute oil. Install compressor. Evacuate and recharge system. Perform leak test.