Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
3. Using a rotary motion, slide the new compressor shaft seal onto the compressor shaft until the seal is fully seated.
4. Remove the J 34614 by turning the handle counter clockwise.
5. Install a new compressor shaft seal retaining ring (2), using internal snap ring pliers (1).
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Make sure that the chamfer side of the retaining ring is facing up and that the retaining ring snaps into the groove.
6. Leak test the compressor, using J 39393 Leak Test Adaptor.
6.1. Install the J 9625-A onto the compressor and pressurize the suction and high-side of the compressor with R-134a.
6.2. Temporarily install the shaft nut.
6.3. With the compressor in a horizontal position, rotate the compressor shaft in the normal direction of rotation, several turns by hand.
6.4. Leak test the seal area and repair if necessary.
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Remove the shaft nut.
7. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery
8. Remove and clean any excess oil resulting from installing the new seal parts from the shaft and inside the compressor neck.
9. Install the compressor clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal.
10. Remove the compressor from the J 41790.
11. Install the compressor into the vehicle. Refer to Compressor (Replacement).
