Compressor Shaft Seal: Service and Repair

Shaft Seal Protector:

Shaft Seal Replacer:

Snap Ring Remover:

SPECIAL TOOLS

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







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







6. Install the Snap Ring Remover to remove the shaft seal snap ring.







7. Install the Shaft Seal Remover into the internal diameter of the shaft seal.







8. Turn the tool handle clockwise to expand the tool tip inside of 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 shaft seal on the Shaft Seal Protector.
3. Lubricate Shaft Seal Protector and shaft seal.
^ Use Motorcraft YN-12b Refrigerant Oil F2AZ-19577-AC or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.







4. Position the shaft seal and Shaft Seal Protector over compressor shaft.







5. Use Shaft Seal Replacer to install the seal.
6. Remove 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. Leak test the A/C system.
13. Evacuate and charge the system. Service and Repair