Accent L Hatch Back L4-1495cc 1.5L SOHC MFI (2000)
4. Remove the shaft seal retaining snap ring from inside the compressor nose with a Snap Ring Remover as follows.
-
Insert tip of the Snap Ring Remover into one of the snap ring eyes (View A).
-
Rotate the Snap Ring Remover to position the tool tip and snap ring eye closest to the compressor shaft (View B).
-
Pull the Snap Ring Remover tool up quickly while keeping the tool shaft against the side of the nose opening to remove the snap ring (View
C).
5. Position the Shaft Seal Remover Tool (09977- 33700) over the compressor shaft and push the tool into the nose of the compressor and down
against the shaft seal. Engage the end of the tool with the internal diameter of the shaft seal. While holding the hex part of the tool, turn the tool
handle clockwise to expand the tool tip inside the seal inner radius. Then, pull the shaft seal from the compressor with the tool.
REASSEMBLY
1. Obtain a new shaft seal kit. Carefully remove the contents from the package and locate the plastic shaft seal protector. Inspect the protector for any
burrs or other damage. Do not use the protector if it is damaged. Obtain another shaft seal kit and use the protector from it.
2. using a clean lint-tree cloth, clean the shaft and the seal pocket inside the compressor nose.
