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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2000 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Compressor Shaft Seal Removal

Compressor Shaft Seal Removal V7 - Direct Mount

Tools Required

    • J 41790-A A/C Compressor Holding Tool
    • J 42136 A/C Lip Seal Remover

    Object Number: 157595 Size: SH
  1. Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
  2. Clamp the A/C compressor holding fixture, J 41790-A in a vise and attach the A/C compressor to the J 41790-A .

    3. Object Number: 157228 Size: SH
  3. Remove the A/C compressor clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal .
  4. Using internal snap ring pliers (1), remove the A/C compressor shaft seal retainer ring (2).
  5. To keep any dirt or foreign material from getting into the A/C compressor, thoroughly clean the following components:
    6. • The inside of the A/C compressor neck area surrounding the shaft
    • The exposed portion of the A/C compressor shaft seal
    • The A/C compressor shaft
    • The O-ring groove

    Object Number: 157231 Size: SH
  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 A/C compressor shaft seal from the A/C compressor with a rotary pulling motion.
  8. Recheck the shaft and inside of the A/C compressor neck for dirt or foreign material and make sure these areas are perfectly clean before installing the new A/C compressor shaft seal.