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Compressor Shaft Seal Install V5 - Direct Mount

Tools Required

    • J 34614 Shaft Seal Protector
    • J 41790-A Compressor Holding Fixture
    • J 42136 A/C Lip Seal Remover

    Object Number: 157231  Size: SH
  1. Dip the new compressor shaft seal (1) in clean 525 viscosity refrigerant oil and 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 42136 by turning the handle counter clockwise.

  5. Object Number: 157228  Size: SH
  6. Install a new compressor shaft seal retaining ring (2), using internal snap ring pliers (1).
  7. Ensure that the chamfer side of the retaining ring is facing up and that the retaining ring snaps into the groove.

  8. Leak test the compressor. Refer to Compressor Leak Testing .
  9. Remove and clean any excess oil resulting from installing the new seal parts from the shaft and inside the compressor neck.
  10. Install the compressor clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Install .
  11. Remove the compressor from the J 41790-A .