Compressor Shaft Seal: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Discharge the refrigerant system.
2. Remove the compressor clutch assembly and shaft key.

Felt Containment Absorber:

3. Remove the felt contaminant absorber and retainer. Wash felt with a suitable solvent before installing.
4. Using a mineral spirits based solvent, thoroughly clean and dry the seal end of the compressor to avoid refrigerant system contamination.

Shaft Seal Snap Ring:

5. Remove the snap ring shaft seal retainer. Do not use the old snap ring to assemble.

Shaft Seal:

Shaft Seal Protector:

Shaft Seal Installer:

6. Using seal remover/installer 6429, remove the shaft seal. To install the shaft seal, lubricate the new shaft seal with refrigerant oil. Place seal protector 6231 over the end of compressor shaft. Use the larger flat end of the remover/installer, push the seal in until it seats and the snap ring groove is visible above the seal.

To install, reverse the preceding operation and evacuate and charge the refrigerant system, refer to the appropriate paragraph of this section. If oil loss of 3 ml (1 oz) or greater is suspected, refer to Oil level check.