Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
8. Position Shaft Seal Remover T89P-19623-BH over A/C compressor shaft and push tool into nose of A/C compressor and down against shaft seal.
Engage end of tool with inside diameter of shaft seal. While holding the hex part of the tool, turn tool handle clockwise to expand tool tip inside
seal inner radius. Then pull shaft seal from the A/C compressor with the tool.
Installation
1. Obtain a new A/C compressor shaft seal kit. Carefully remove the contents of the kit from the package. A plastic shaft seal protector is included
with each kit. Inspect the protector for any burrs or other damage. Seal Protector T94P-19623-F can also be used.
CAUTION: Do not use a damaged seal protector. It can damage the lip of the new shaft seal. Obtain another shaft seal kit and use protector from
it.
2. Using a clean, lint-free cloth, clean the A/C compressor shaft and the seal pocket inside the A/C compressor nose.
CAUTION: Do not allow any dirt or foreign materials to enter the A/C compressor. Internal system contamination can lead to failure of A/C
compressor.
3. Dip the seal protector and shaft seal in clean Motorcraft YN-12b refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
Position the shaft seal on the protector with the lip of the seal pointing toward the large end of the protector as shown.
