S15/T15 2WD Jimmy V6-262 4.3L (1991)
Compressor Shaft Seal: Service and Repair
With R-4 Compressor
Remove or Disconnect
Tools Required:
J 5403 External Snap Ring Pliers
J 9553-01 O-Ring Remover
J 23128-A Seal Remover and Installer
1. Clutch plate and hub assembly.
2. Shaft seal seat retainer ring using J 5403.
Clean
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Inside of compressor neck area and O-ring groove surrounding the shaft, the exposed portion of the seal seat and the shaft itself. Any dirt or
foreign material getting the compressor may cause damage.
Removing The Shaft Seal With J 23128-A
3. Shaft seal (12).
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Fully engage the knurled tangs of Seal Remover-Installer J 23128-A into the recessed portion of the seal by turning the handle clockwise.
Remove the seal from the compressor with a rotary-pulling motion. Discard the seal. The handle must be hand-tightened securely. Do not use a
wrench or pliers.
Removing And Installing The Shaft Seal
4. Seal seat O-ring from the compressor neck using J 9553-01.
Inspect
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Shaft and inside of the compressor neck and O-ring groove for dirt or foreign material and be sure these areas are perfectly clean before
installing new parts.
Inspection
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Seals should not be reused. Always use a new specification service seal kit on rebuild. Care should be taken to prevent damage to the lip of the
