Compressor Shaft Seal: Service and Repair

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL
1. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure. Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery procedure
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 circlip.







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







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

INSTALLATION

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

1. Clean the compressor nose area.

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 the 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 circlip.
8. Install a new shaft seal felt in the compressor nose.
9. Install the A/C clutch on the A/C compressor.
10. Check and adjust the air gap as necessary.
11. Carry out a leak test.
12. Evacuate and charge the system. Evacuation and Charging Procedure