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

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NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.
  1. Remove the A/C compressor (19703). For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 4.2L  or AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 4.6L AND 5.4L .
  2. Remove the bolt.
    1. Hold the disc and hub assembly with the special tool.
    2. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing A/C Disc And Hub Assembly Retaining Bolt
    G03952015Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the disc and hub assembly and spacer.
    1. Thread an 8 x 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) bolt into the A/C disc and hub assembly to force it from the compressor shaft.
    2. Lift the A/C disc and hub assembly and spacer from the compressor shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Disc And Hub Assembly And Spacer
    G03965361Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, remove the shaft seal felt from the nose of the A/C compressor.
    Fig 3: Using Special Tool To Remove Shaft Seal Felt From Nose Of A/C Compressor
    G03902414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Clean the compressor nose area.
  6. Insert the tip of the special tool into one of the snap ring eyes.
    Fig 4: Inserting Tip Of Special Tool Into One Of Snap Ring Eyes
    G03902415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Rotate the special tool to position the tool tip and the snap ring eye closest to the A/C compressor shaft.
    Fig 5: Rotating Special Tool To Position Tool Tip And Snap Ring Eye Closest To A/C Compressor Shaft
    G03902416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Pull the special tool up quickly while keeping the tool shaft against the side of the nose opening and remove the snap ring.
    Fig 6: Pulling Special Tool Up Quickly While Keeping Tool Shaft Against Side Of Nose Opening And Removing Snap Ring
    G03902417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Engage the special tool into the inside diameter of the shaft seal.
    Fig 7: Engaging Special Tool Into Inside Diameter Of Shaft Seal
    G03902418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Turn the tool handle clockwise to expand the tool tip inside the shaft seal.
    Fig 8: Turning Tool Handle Clockwise To Expand Tool Tip Inside Shaft Seal
    G03902419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Pull the seal from the A/C compressor.
    Fig 9: Pulling Seal From A/C Compressor
    G03902420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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