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