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

CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, do not allow dirt or other foreign materials to enter the A/C compressor.

Clean the A/C compressor nose area.
Place the shaft seal on the special tool. Lubricate the shaft seal and the special tool with PAG oil or equivalent.

Fig 1: Locating Shaft Seal
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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
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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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Install the shaft seal snap ring.

Fig 4: Locating Shaft Seal Snap Ring
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Install the shaft seal felt.

Fig 5: Locating Shaft Seal
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Install the A/C clutch disc and hub.

Fig 6: Locating A/C Clutch Disc & Hub
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Install the bolt.
1. Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the special tool.
2. Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Using Special Tool To Hold A/C Disc And Hub Assembly
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Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing or adding A/C clutch disc and hub spacers. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS .
Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR in this article.