Compressor Shaft Seal: Service and Repair

Special Tools

O-Ring Tool:

Shaft Seal Protector:

Shaft Seal Remover:

Shaft Seal Replacer:

Snap Ring Remover:

REMOVAL
1. Recover the refrigerant from system. Refrigerant Recovery
2. Remove the A/C compressor.
3. Remove the A/C clutch from the A/C compressor.







4. Use the (A) O-Ring Tool to remove the (B) shaft seal felt from the nose of the A/C compressor.
5. Clean the compressor nose area.







6. Use the (A) Snap Ring Remover to remove the (B) shaft seal snap ring.







7. Engage the (A) Shaft Seal Remover into the (B) internal diameter of the shaft seal.







8. Turn the Shaft Seal Remover handle clockwise to expand the tool tip inside the shaft seal.







9. Pull the seal from the compressor.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean the compressor nose area.

CAUTION: Do not allow dirt or other foreign materials to enter the compressor.

NOTE: Obtain a new A/C Compressor Shaft Seal Kit. Carefully remove the contents of the kit and inspect the plastic shaft seal protector for burrs or other damage. Do not use if it is damaged.







2. Position the (A) shaft seal on the (B) Shaft Seal Protector.
3. Lubricate the Shaft Seal Protector and shaft seal.
^ Use Motorcraft refrigerant oil YN-12b or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.







4. Position the shaft seal and the shaft seal protector over the compressor shaft.







5. Use the Shaft Seal Replacer to install the seal.
6. Remove the Shaft Seal Replacer and Shaft Seal Protector.







7. Install a new shaft seal snap ring.
8. Conduct a leak test.
9. Install a new shaft seal felt in the compressor nose.
10. Install the A/C clutch on the A/C compressor.
11. Check and adjust the air gap as necessary.
12. Install the A/C compressor.
13. Leak-test the A/C system.
14. Evacuate and charge the system. Evacuation