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

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

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.

Fig 1: Placing Shaft Seal On Special Tool
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Lubricate the shaft seal and special tool with PAG Compressor Oil. Place the shaft seal on the special tool.

Fig 2: Assembling Special Tool
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Position the special tool, with the shaft seal, over the A/C compressor shaft.

Fig 3: Pushing Shaft Seal Onto A/C Compressor Shaft
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Using the special tool, push the shaft seal onto the A/C compressor shaft until seated.

Fig 4: Installing Shaft Seal Snap Ring
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Using the special tool, install the shaft seal snap ring.
Carry out the A/C compressor external leak test. For additional information, refer to A/C COMPRESSOR EXTERNAL LEAK TEST .

Fig 5: Installing Shaft Seal Felt
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Using the special tool, install the shaft seal felt.
Install the disk and hub assembly. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH AND CLUTCH FIELD COIL .