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

All vehicles 

CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, 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 or equivalent.
Fig 1: Placing Shaft Seal On Special Tool
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3. Position the shaft seal and the special tool over the A/C compressor shaft.
Fig 2: Placing Shaft Seal And Special Tool Over A/C Compressor Shaft
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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
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5. Install the shaft seal snap ring.
Fig 4: Locating Shaft Seal Snap Ring
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6. Install the shaft seal felt.
Fig 5: Locating Shaft Seal Felt
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7. Install the A/C clutch disc and hub.
Fig 6: Locating A/C Clutch Disc & Hub
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Vehicles with 2.3L engine 

8. Install the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
   1. Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the special tool.
   2. Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
Fig 7: A/C Clutch Disc & Hub Retaining Bolt
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9. Install the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
   1. Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the special tool.
   2. Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
Fig 8: A/C Clutch Disc & Hub Retaining Bolt
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All vehicles 

10. Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing or adding A/C clutch disc and hub spacers.
Fig 9: Clutch Air Gap (With Specifications)
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11. Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 2.3L  or Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 3.0L (4V) .