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Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Shaft Seal: Removal

  1. Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove compressor. Using a spanner wrench or clutch holder, remove clutch plate bolt. Discard bolt. Thread an 8-mm bolt into clutch plate and remove clutch plate and shims.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Rotate shaft seal remover handle clockwise to expand remover tip inside seal. Pull shaft seal from compressor.