Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B4000, 2002 Mazda B3000, and 2002 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the clutch from the A/C compressor; see MAGNETIC CLUTCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove the shaft seal felt from the nose of the A/C compressor with the special tool.

Fig 1: Removing Shaft Seal Felt
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Clean the compressor nose area with a lint-free cloth to remove any oil or dirt.
Insert the tip of Snap Ring Remover 412-063 (T89P-19623-DH) or equivalent into one of the snap ring eyes.

Fig 2: Inserting Tip Of Snap Ring Remover Into Snap Ring Eye
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Rotate the Snap Ring Remover to position the tool tip and the snap ring eye closest to the compressor shaft.

Fig 3: Positioning Tool Tip And Snap Ring Eye Closest To Compressor Shaft
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Pull the Snap Ring Remover 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 Shaft Seal Remover ST 49 UN01 044 into the inside diameter of the shaft seal.

Fig 5: Engage Shaft Seal Remover
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Turn the ST handle clockwise to expand the tool tip inside of the shaft seal.

Fig 6: Turning Shaft Seal Remover Handle Clockwise
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Pull the seal from the A/C compressor.

Fig 7: Removing Compressor Seal
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