For 1990-2009 cars

## Compressor Shaft Seal Removal V5 - Conventional Mount

#### Tools Required

• | J 34992 Compressor Holding Fixture

• | J 39400-A Electronic Halogen Leak Detector

• | J 9553-01 O-Ring Remover

• | J 5403 Snap Ring Pliers

• | J 23128-A Seal Seat Installer and Remover

Important: Do not change a shaft seal because of small amounts of oil found on an adjacent surface. The seal allows some oil to pass for lubrication purposes. Change the shaft seal when the following conditions exist:

• | A large amount of sprayed oil is found.

• | Actual refrigerant leak is found, using a J 39400-A or equivalent.

1. Install the compressor into the J 34992 .
2. Remove the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Asssembly Removal (V5 -- Conventional Mount). .
3. Remove the shaft seal retaining ring using the J 5403 .
4. In order to prevent dirt or foreign material from damaging the compressor, thoroughly clean the following parts:

• | The inside of the compressor neck area surrounding the shaft

• | The exposed portion of the seal

• | The compressor shaft

• | The O-ring groove

Important: Securely hand-tighten the handle of the J 23128-A . Do not use a wrench or pliers.

5. Fully engage the knurled tangs of the J 23128-A into the recessed portion of the seal by turning the handle clockwise.
6. Remove the seal from the compressor using a rotary-pulling motion. Discard the seal.
7. Remove the seal O-ring from the compressor neck using the J 9553-01 . Discard the seal O-ring.
8. Inspect the shaft and the inside of the compressor neck again for dirt and foreign material.
9. Ensure that the shaft and the inside of the compressor neck are perfectly clean prior to installing new parts.

## Compressor Shaft Seal Removal V7 - Direct Mount

#### Tools Required

• | J 41790-A A/C Compressor Holding Tool

• | J 42136 A/C Lip Seal Remover

1. Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
2. Clamp the A/C compressor holding fixture, J 41790-A in a vise and attach the A/C compressor to the J 41790-A .
3. Remove the A/C compressor clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to A/C compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal (V7 - Direct Mount) .
4. Using internal snap ring pliers (1), remove the A/C compressor shaft seal retainer ring (2).
5. To keep any dirt or foreign material from getting into the A/C compressor, thoroughly clean the following components:

• | The inside of the A/C compressor neck area surrounding the shaft

• | The exposed portion of the A/C compressor shaft seal

• | The A/C compressor shaft

• | The O-ring groove

6. Fully engage the lip of the J 42136 into the recessed portion of the seal (1) by turning the handle clockwise.
7. Remove the A/C compressor shaft seal from the A/C compressor with a rotary pulling motion.
8. Recheck the shaft and inside of the A/C compressor neck for dirt or foreign material and make sure these areas are perfectly clean before installing the new A/C compressor shaft seal.