Shaft Seal Replacement: Notes

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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