FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Compressor Shaft Seal: Testing and Inspection

1. Blow shop air behind and in front of the compressor clutch/pulley for at least 15 seconds.
2. Wait 1-2 minutes.
3. Probe the area in front of the pulley. If the detector goes to a solid alarm, a leak has been found.
5. If possible, visually inspect the core face with a flashlight for evidence of refrigerant oil.