Shaft Seal Replacement: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: A shaft seal should not be replaced because a small amount of oil is found on the adjacent surface. The seal is designed to leak some oil for lubrication purposes. A shaft seal should be changed only when a large amount of sprayed oil is found and then only after actual refrigerant leakage is found by using an approved leak detection procedure. Refer to "LEAK TESTING REFRIGERANT SYSTEM :".

Should a compressor shaft seal ever have to be replaced, the receiver-dryer in this system must also be removed from the vehicle. The oil in the receiver-dryer must then be drained, measured and replaced. Refer to "DISCHARGING, ADDING OIL, EVACUATING, AND CHARGING PROCEDURES FOR A/C SYSTEM :".

Tools Required

J-5403 Snap Ring Pliers

J-9553-1 O-Ring Remover

J-23128-A Seal Seat Remover/Installer

J-33011 O-Ring Installer

J-34614 Shaft Seal Protector