A/C Compressor Shaft Seal - Leaks
89Ford33AIR CONDITIONING - FX-15 COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL
LEAKS NEW SHAFT SEAL KIT AND COMPRESSOR
SERVICE
Article No. 89-22-2
FORD: 1988-90 TAURUS 1989-90 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988-90 SABLE 1989-90 COUGAR
LIGHT TRUCK: 1989-90 BRONCO, BRONCO II 1989 ECONOLINE 1989-90 F SUPER DUTY, F-150, F-250, F-350, RANGER 1990 AEROSTAR
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to expand model year and vehicle line coverage as follows:
^ 1988-1990 Taurus/Sable - 3.0L built after 4/01/89
^ 1989-1990 Thunderbird/Cougar - All
^ 1989 Econolines - All engines built before 1/10/89
^ 1989-1990 Ranger/Bronco II - 2.3L & 4.0L
^ 1989-1990 F-Series/Bronco - All gasoline engines
^ 1990 Aerostar - 4.0L
^ 1989-1990 F-Super Duty - All
In addition, it is not necessary to replace the FX-15 compressor for a shaft seal leak or when clutch components require replacement.
ISSUE: Air conditioning refrigerant and oil that leaks from the A/C compressor may be caused by a cracked or split compressor shaft seal. A service A/C compressor shaft seal kit is available for service.
ACTION: Install a new compressor shaft seal. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
NOTE: DO NOT REPLACE THE FX-15 COMPRESSOR WHEN ONLY A SHAFT SEAL LEAK HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED OR WHEN CLUTCH COMPONENTS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system.
2. Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
Figure 1:
3. Remove the clutch hub retaining bolt from the compressor.
4. Install an 8 mm bolt into the shaft hole of the hub to force the hub from the shaft, Figure 1.
Figure 2:
5. Remove the shaft seal felt from the nose of the A/C compressor using Rotunda Tool T71P-19703-C, Figure 2.
6. Clean the seal cavity with low pressure compressed air and a lint-free cloth.
Figure 3:
7. Insert the tip of snap ring remover T89P-19623-DH into one of the eyes of the shaft seal retaining snap ring located inside the compressor nose, Figure 3.
8. Position the tool tip and snap ring eye as shown in Figure 3.
9. Pull the snap ring remover up quickly while keeping the tool against the side of the compressor nose housing, Figure 3.
Figure 4:
10. Position the shaft seal remover tool T89P-19623-BH over the compressor shaft and push the tool into the nose of the compressor and down against the shaft seal, Figure 4.
11. Engage the end of the tool with the internal diameter of the shaft seal and turn the tool handle clockwise to expand the tool tip inside the seal inner radius.
12. Pull the shaft seal from the A/C compressor.
Figure 5:
INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the shaft seal protector tool that is included in the seal kit is not damaged, Figure 5.
2. Lubricate the tool with clean refrigerant oil.
Figure 6:
3. Clean the inside of the compressor nose and shaft with a clean lint-free cloth.
4. Coat the shaft seal with clean refrigerant oil.
5. Position the seal over the shaft protector tool. Make sure the lip portion of the seal is pointed toward the large diameter end of the tool, Figure 6.
Figure 7:
6. Place the shaft seal protector tool over the end of the compressor shaft, Figure 7.
Figure 8:
7. Using the shaft seal installer tool T89P-19623-AH, slowly push the seal down the shaft protector tool onto the A/C compressor shaft until the seal is seated, Figure 8.
8. Remove the shaft seal installer tool and the shaft seal protector tool from the compressor shaft.
9. Position the seal retaining snap ring into the compressor nose opening.
10. Push and seat the snap ring against the seal with the snap ring remover tool, T89P-19623-DH.
11. Leak test the compressor. Refer to the 1988 Taurus/Sable Shop Manual, Section 36 for service details.
12. Install a new shaft seal felt in the nose of the compressor.
13. Re-install the clutch hub onto the A/C compressor shaft.
14. Re-install the A/C compressor into the vehicle.
15. Recharge the A/C system with refrigerant.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
E9SZ-19D665-A A/C Shaft Seal Kit B
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: none
SUPERSEDES: 88-7-5, 89-2-3, date 3/30/88, 1/25/89
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
892202A Install New Seal Kit - 1.7 Hrs.
Aerostar
892202A Install New Seal Kit - 2.0 Hrs.
Econoline 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.8L
892202A Install New Seal Kit - 2.3 Hrs.
Econoline 7.3L Diesel
892202A Install New Seal Kit - 2.1 Hrs.
Econoline 7.5L
892202A Install New Seal Kit - 1.9 Hrs.
F-Series, Bronco 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.8L
892202A Install New Seal Kit - 2.1 Hrs.
F-Series, F-Super Duty 7.3L Diesel
892202A Install New Seal Kit - 2.2 Hrs.
F-Series, F-Super Duty 7.5L
892202A Install New Seal Kit - 2.6 Hrs.
Ranger 2.9L
892202A Install New Seal Kit - 2.0 Hrs.
Ranger 4.0L
892202A Install New Seal Kit - 3.1 Hrs.
Taurus, Sable,
892202A Install New Seal Kit - 1.6 Hrs.
Thunderbird, Cougar
DEALER CODING BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
19703 48
OASIS CODES: 2610, 2611, 2612