Shaft Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the A/C clutch (2884) from the A/C compressor (19703). For additional information, refer to CLUTCH AND CLUTCH FIELD COIL .
Remove the shaft seal felt from the nose of the A/C compressor with the special tool.

Fig 1: Removing Shaft Seal Felt From Nose Of A/C Compressor
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Clean the compressor nose area.
Insert the tip of the special tool into one of the snap ring eyes.

Fig 2: Inserting Tip Of Special Tool Into One Of Snap Ring Eyes
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Rotate the special tool to position the tool tip and the snap ring eye closest to the A/C compressor shaft.

Fig 3: Attaching Special Tool
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Pull the special tool up quickly while keeping the tool shaft against the side of the nose opening and remove the snap ring.

Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring
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Engage the special tool into the inside diameter of the shaft seal.

Fig 5: Installing Special Tool Into Inside Diameter Of Shaft Seal
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Turn the tool handle clockwise to expand the tool tip inside of the shaft seal.

Fig 6: Turning Special Tool Handle Clockwise
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Pull the seal from the A/C compressor.

Fig 7: Pulling A/C Compressor Seal
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