Shaft Seal: Removal
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- Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove compressor. Using Spanner (T70P-4067-A), remove clutch plate bolt. Discard bolt. Thread an 8-mm bolt into clutch plate and remove clutch plate and shims.
- Remove shaft felt seal. Thoroughly clean seal area of compressor. Using Snap Ring Remover (T89P-19623-DH), rotate eye of snap ring. Pull up snap ring while holding snap ring at an angle.
- Position Shaft Seal Remover (T89P-19623-BH) over compressor shaft. Push shaft seal remover downward against seal. Ensure end of shaft seal remover engages inside of seal.
- Rotate shaft seal remover handle clockwise to expand remover tip inside seal. Pull shaft seal from compressor.