Shaft Seal: Installation
- Lubricate shaft seal with clean refrigerant oil. Place on compressor shaft. Lubricate seal plate (and "O" ring, if equipped) and install in front housing. Install snap ring (if equipped).
- Place front housing on compressor body. Using new washers, install through bolts. Tighten bolts evenly and alternately to 18 ft. lbs. (24 N.m). Install shaft key with installer and plastic mallet. Insert dust seal into front of compressor.
- Install drain plug using new gasket. Add correct amount of refrigerant oil to compressor. If service valves were removed, coat new "O" rings with refrigerant oil and install service valves.
- Place clutch coil on compressor and install snap ring. Install shims on shaft to adjust clearance between pressure plate and rotor to .016-.028" (.41-.71 mm). Tighten shaft nut to 12 ft. lbs. (16 N.m). See REFRIGERANT OIL & R-12 SPECIFICATIONS table for system capacities.