Shaft Seal: Removal
- Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove compressor. Drain oil from compressor, and measure drained amount.
- Mount compressor in vise, clamping it by mounting ears. Remove clutch plate and clutch plate shims. Remove front head from cylinder assembly.
- 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 snap ring. Clean inner bore of compressor nose. Using Shaft Seat Remover/Installer (T87P-19623-BH), 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.