Tools Required

1. Remove the compressor from the vehicle. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .
2. Place the compressor on the J 41790-A .



3. Remove the compressor clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly .
4. Remove the compressor shaft seal retainer ring (2), using internal snap ring pliers (1).
5. Thoroughly clean the following components in order to prevent any dirt or foreign material from getting into the compressor:

•	The inside of the compressor neck area surrounding the shaft

•	The exposed portion of the compressor shaft seal

•	The compressor shaft

•	The O-ring groove




6. Fully engage the lip of the J 42136 into the recessed portion of the seal (1), and turn the handle clockwise.
7. Remove the compressor shaft seal from the compressor using a rotary pulling motion.
8. Reinspect the shaft and the inside of the compressor neck for dirt or foreign material. Ensure that the areas are perfectly clean before installing the new compressor shaft seal.

Tools Required

1. Dip the new compressor shaft seal (1) in clean 525 viscosity refrigerant oil. Assemble the seal onto the J 42136 by turning the handle clockwise.
2. Install the J 34614 onto the compressor shaft.
3. Using a rotary motion, slide the new compressor shaft seal onto the compressor shaft until the seal is fully seated.
4. Remove the J 34614 by turning the handle counter clockwise.



5. Install a new compressor shaft seal retaining ring (2), using internal snap ring pliers (1).

Ensure that the chamfer side of the retaining ring is facing up and that the retaining ring snaps into the groove.

6. Leak test the compressor, using the J 9625-A :

6.1.	Install the J 9625-A onto the compressor and pressurize the suction and high-side of the compressor with R-134a.

6.2.	Temporarily install the shaft nut.

6.3.	With the compressor in a horizontal position, rotate the compressor shaft several turns by hand, in the normal direction of rotation.

6.4.	Leak test the seal area. Repair the seal area if necessary.

6.5.	Remove the shaft nut.

7. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
8. Remove and clean any excess oil resulting from installing the new seal parts from the shaft and inside the compressor neck.
9. Install the compressor clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly .
10. Remove the compressor from the J 41790-A .
11. Install the compressor into the vehicle. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .