Shaft Seal

Compressor Components:

Always replace the shaft seal assembly if it is disassembled. Never reuse any of the old parts.

To service the shaft seal without disassembling the clutch, perform steps 1 and 2 under "Clutch" and then proceed as follows.

Remove or Disconnect

Tools Required:
J 9553-01 Ring Remover
J 37794 Shaft Seat Remover/Installer
J 37793 Seal Seal Remover and Installer

1. Clutch shims (3) using J 9553-01 and a small screwdriver
2. Felt ring metal retainer (25).

Removing The Felt Ring Metal Retainer:

^ Insert the points of snap ring pliers into the holes in the retainer and lift out).
3. Shaft seal seat snap ring.

Removing Shaft Seal Seat:

4. Shaft seal seat (23) with J 37793.
5. Seal assembly

Removing The Seal Cage:

^ Press J 37794 against the seal spring and twist the tool until it engages the slots of the seal cage.

Install or Connect

Tools Required:
J 29640 Shaft Protector
J 37794 Shaft Seal Remover and Installer
J 37793 Seal Seat Remover/Installer

Clean
^ Seal cavity thoroughly.
a. Use R-12 refrigerant. Blow dry.
b. Wipe with a lint tree cloth and clean refrigerant oil. Blow dry.

1. J 29640 over the compressor shaft.
^ Do not touch the new seal cage (21).

2. Slots of J 37794 to the new seal cage (21).

Installing The Seal Cage:

3. Seal assembly into place in the compressor seal cavity.
^ Twist J 37794 to disengage it from the cage.
4. Clean refrigerant oil to the shaft seal seat.
5. Shaft seal seat (23) with J 37793.
6. Snap ring with the flat side toward the compressor.
7. Clutch spacer shims (3).
8. Use the originals if possible to give the same gap.
9. New felt ring.
^ If the clutch was not disassembled, reinstall the clutch front plate.