Compressor Shaft Seal: Service and Repair

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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







4. Using the special tool, remove the shaft seal felt from the nose of the A/C compressor.
5. Clean the compressor nose area.







6. Using the special tool, remove the shaft seal snap ring.







7. Position the special tool in the internal diameter of the shaft seal.







8. Using the special tool, remove the shaft seal.

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 special tool.
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. Install the special tool with the shaft seal positioned.







5. Using the special tool, install the seal.
6. Remove the special tools.







7. Using the special tool, 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.