Compressor Shaft Seal Removal V5 - Conventional Mount

Tools Required

Important: Do not change a shaft seal because of small amounts of oil found on an adjacent surface. The seal allows some oil to pass for lubrication purposes. Change the shaft seal when the following conditions exist:

1. Install the compressor into the J 34992 .
2. Remove the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal .



3. Remove the shaft seal retaining ring using the J 5403 .
4. In order to prevent dirt or foreign material from damaging the compressor, thoroughly clean the following parts:

•	The inside of the compressor neck area surrounding the shaft

•	The exposed portion of the seal

•	The compressor shaft

•	The O-ring groove





Important: Securely hand-tighten the handle of the J 23128-A . Do not use a wrench or pliers.

5. Fully engage the knurled tangs of the J 23128-A into the recessed portion of the seal by turning the handle clockwise.
6. Remove the seal from the compressor using a rotary-pulling motion. Discard the seal.



7. Remove the seal O-ring from the compressor neck using the J 9553-01 . Discard the seal O-ring.
8. Inspect the shaft and the inside of the compressor neck again for dirt and foreign material.
9. Ensure that the shaft and the inside of the compressor neck are perfectly clean prior to installing new parts.