Shaft Seal: Removal
- Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment, and remove compressor. Drain oil from compressor, and measure drained amount.
- Mount compressor in vise clamping on mounting ears. Remove clutch plate and clutch plate shims.
- Clean compressor front hub area. Remove felt packing and dust seal retainer from inside compressor nose. See Figure. Using Shaft Key Remover (T81P-19623-NH), remove key from shaft.
- Remove seal seat retaining snap ring. Clean inner bore of compressor nose. Using Shaft Seat Remover/Installer (T87P-19623-B), remove seal seat.
- Using Shaft Seal Remover/Installer (T87P-19623-AH), remove seal by pushing downward on shaft seal remover/installer and rotating clockwise to engage seal tangs. Pull seal from compressor.