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Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Shaft Seal: Installation

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    CAUTION: Do not allow dirt or other foreign materials to enter the A/C compressor.
  1. Clean the A/C compressor nose area.
  2. Place the shaft seal on the special tool. Lubricate the shaft seal and the special tool with PAG oil.
    Fig 1: Placing Shaft Seal On Special Tool
    GF0008016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the shaft seal and the special tool over the A/C compressor shaft.
    Fig 2: Positioning Shaft Seal And Special Tool Over A/C Compressor Shaft
    GF0008017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Push the shaft seal onto the A/C compressor shaft with the special tool until seated.
    Fig 3: Pushing Shaft Seal Onto A/C Compressor Shaft
    GF0008018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the shaft seal snap ring.
    Fig 4: Locating Shaft Seal Snap Ring
    GF0008019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Carry out the A/C compressor external leak test. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
  7. Install the shaft seal felt.
    Fig 5: Locating Shaft Seal Felt
    GF0008020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Place one nominal thickness A/C clutch disc and hub spacer in the clutch hub spline opening.
    Fig 6: Locating A/C Clutch Hub Spacer
    GF0008021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the A/C clutch disc and hub.
    Fig 7: Locating A/C Clutch Disc And Hub
    GF0008022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the A/C clutch disc and hub retaining bolt.
    • Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the special tool.
    • Tighten the bolt to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
    Fig 8: Using Special Tool To Hold A/C Disc And Hub Assembly
    G03952015Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing or adding A/C clutch disc and hub spacers.
    Fig 9: Checking A/C Compressor Clutch Air Gap
    G03879165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor  in this article.
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