Compressor Shaft Seal Removal V7- Direct Mount

Tools Required

1. Remove the compressor from the vehicle.
2. Clamp the compressor holding fixture, J 41790-A in a vise and attach the compressor to the J 41790-A .



3. Remove the compressor clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal .
4. Using internal snap ring pliers (1), remove the compressor shaft seal retainer ring (2).
5. To keep any dirt or foreign material from getting into the compressor, thoroughly clean the following components:

•	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) by turning the handle clockwise.
7. Remove the compressor shaft seal from the compressor with a rotary pulling motion.
8. Recheck the shaft and inside of the compressor neck for dirt or foreign material and make sure these areas are perfectly clean before installing the new compressor shaft seal.

Compressor Shaft Seal Removal 4.3L

Do not change a shaft seal because of small amounts of oil on an adjacent surface. Only replace a shaft seal after you find actual refrigerant leakage using an approved leak detector, such as J 39400 or equivalent.

Tools Required

1. Recover the refrigerant using the J 39500-B .
2. Loosen and reposition the compressor in the mounting brackets, if necessary.
3. Remove the clutch plate and hub assembly from the compressor. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal .



4. Remove the shaft seal retainer ring (1) using the J 5403 .
5. Any dirt or foreign material in the compressor may cause damage. Thoroughly clean the following components:

•	The inside of the compressor neck area surrounding the shaft

•	The exposed portion of the seal

•	The retainer ring groove

•

The shaft




6. Fully engage the knurled tangs of the J 23128-A into the recessed portion of the seal (1) by turning the handle clockwise.



7. Remove the seal (1) from the compressor using a rotary-pulling motion. Discard the seal.
8. Securely hand-tighten the handle. Do not use a wrench or pliers.



9. Remove and discard the seal seat O-ring (1) from the compressor neck using the J 9553-01 .
10. Inspect the shaft and the inside of the compressor neck for dirt or foreign material. Ensure that the shaft and the inside of the compressor neck are perfectly clean before installing the new parts.
11. Thoroughly clean the O-ring seal groove in the front head.