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NIPPONDENSO 6E-171 & 6P-148 Shaft Seal: Installation

  1. Place dowel pins in compressor. Lubricate inlet reed valve with refrigerant oil. Install inlet reed valve on compressor. Install front valve plate assembly on compressor.
    CAUTION: DO NOT touch sealing surfaces of shaft seal assembly or shaft seat assembly.
  2. Lubricate shaft seal seat with refrigerant oil. Install Seat Installer (T81P-19623-C) on new seat so installer is placed on grooved side of seat. Install shaft seal seat.
  3. Install shaft seal assembly in front head so sealing surface is toward end of compressor shaft. Ensure flat areas on shaft seal assembly engage with flat areas on compressor shaft.
  4. Lubricate front head "O" ring with refrigerant oil. Install front head and "O" ring. Tighten retaining bolts in a crisscross pattern to 19 ft. lbs. (26 N.m). DO NOT use air tools to tighten retaining bolts.
  5. Install clutch assembly. 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.