Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2001)
2. Remove the shaft seal felt from the nose of the A/C compressor with the special tool.
3. Clean the compressor nose area.
4. Insert the tip of the special tool into one of the snap ring eyes.
5. Rotate the special tool to position the tool tip and the snap ring eye closest to the A/C compressor shaft.
6. Pull the special tool up quickly while keeping the tool shaft against the side of the nose opening and remove the snap ring.