Cylinder-to-Front Head O-ring Removal

Tools Required: 

J-34993 Cylinder Alignment Rods 

J-35372 Support Block 

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging Procedures for A/C System .
2. Remove the compressor. Refer to Compressor Removal .
3. Drain the oil from compressor into a suitable container. Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the compressor. Discard all used oil.
4. Remove the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Disassembly .
5. Remove the clutch rotor and bearing. Refer to Clutch Rotor and Bearing Disassembly .
6. Remove the clutch coil. Refer to Clutch Coil Removal .
7. Remove and discard the shaft seal parts. Refer to Shaft Seal Removal .
8. Remove the compressor through-bolts. Remove and discard the gaskets.
9. Using a wooden block and a plastic-headed hammer, tap the compressor housing at the mounting locations to disengage the housing from the compressor cylinder.
10. Remove the thrust washer and the bearing.
    NOTE: Note the assembly sequence of the thrust washer and bearing for ease of assembly.
11. Remove and discard the compressor housing-to-cylinder O-ring.
    Fig 1: Tapping Compressor Housing To Disengage From Compressor Cylinder

    Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.