Compressor Shaft Seal: Service and Repair

Except for manifold hose O-rings and front shaft seal this compressor is not serviceable and must be replaced as an assembly.

Removal
1. Drain oil from compressor through manifold openings.
2. Clamp compressor in suitable vise, then remove clutch hub.
3. Remove shaft seal felt from nose of compressor.
4. Remove retaining snap ring as follows:

Fig. 25 Snap ring tool placement. FX-15:

a. Insert tip of snap ring remover T89P-19623-DH or equivalent into one of snap ring eyes. Fig. 25.





b. Rotate tool to position tip and snap ring eye closest to compressor shaft. Fig. 26.

Fig. 27 Snap ring removal. FX-15:

c. Pull tool up quickly while keeping tool shaft against side of nose opening and remove snap ring. Fig. 27.
5. Place shaft seal remover tool T89P-19623-BH or equivalent over compressor shaft and push tool into nose of compressor and down against shaft seal. Engage end of tool with internal diameter of shaft seal and turn handle clockwise to expand tool tip inside seal inner radius, then remove seal.

Installation
1. Ensure new shaft protector is free of burrs, then lubricate tool with clean refrigerant oil.
2. Lubricate shaft seal in clean refrigerant oil and place seal over shaft protector. Ensure lip portion of seal is pointed toward large end of protector.

Fig. 24 Shaft seal removal. FX-15:

3. Place protector and seal over end of compressor shaft. Fig. 28.
4. Using shaft seal installer tool T89P-19623-AH or equivalent, slowly push seal down shaft protector until seated.
5. Remove replacer tool and shaft protector tool, then install snap ring. After ensuring no external leaks are present, install felt in nose and replace hub on compressor.