Shaft Seal: Removal
- Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove compressor. Drain oil from compressor, and measure amount drained.
- Remove pulley assembly. Using Spanner (MB991367) and Pins (MB991386), remove shaft nut. Remove clutch plate, snap ring and rotor assembly. Remove snap ring and clutch coil. See Figure .
- Remove the bearing cover and retainer. Using Bearing Puller (MB991456), remove front shaft bearing. Remove snap ring.
- Insert Lip Seal Installer/Remover (MB991458), into neck of compressor and catch lip seal tab. Remove lip seal from compressor by pulling it straight out.