Compressor Shaft Seal: Service and Repair

LIP TYPE SEAL

REMOVAL




1. Remove magnet clutch assembly, referring to "MAGNET CLUTCH ASSEMBLY".
2. Remove compressor front head (1) mounting bolt (10 pcs).




3. Remove compressor front head (1) by pushing cylinder shaft (2).

NOTE: Be careful not to remove cylinder (3) from case (4).

4. Remove O-ring (5).




5. Remove lip seal from compressor front head (1) by using bearing puller (2).

INSTALLATION




1. Press-fit lip seal (1) into compressor front head (2) using special tool (E).

Special tool
(E): 09991-06050

CAUTION: Do not re use mechanical seal once removed from compressor.




2. Coat special tool (F) surface with oil and place it on the shaft.

Special tool
(F) : 09991-06040




3. Install O-ring (2) to case.
4. Apply compressor (refrigerant) oil to lip seal and O-ring.
5. Install compressor front head (1).

Special tool
(F) : 09991-06040




6. Tighten compressor front head bolt to specified torque.

NOTE:
- Be sure to use new front head bolt washer.
- Tighten bolt (a) first, then (b).

Tightening torque
Compressor front head bolt (a) : 14 N.m (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 lb-ft )
Compressor front head bolt (b) : 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft )