Sonata GL V6-3.0L (1997)
Compressor Shaft Seal: Service and Repair
The refrigerant system must be discharged and the compressor must be removed from the vehicle prior to replacing the compressor shaft seal.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the clutch hub from the compressor.
2. Remove the shaft seal felt from the nose of the compressor with a pick type tool.
3. Blow any debris from inside the compressor nose with low pressure compressed air. Then, clean the inside and outside nose area of the
compressor with a lint-free cloth to remove any oil and dirt.
4. Remove the shaft seal retaining snap ring from inside the compressor nose with Snap Ring Remover as follows:
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Insert tip of Snap Ring Remover into one of the snap ring eyes (View A).
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Rotate the Snap Ring Remover to position the tool tip and snap ring eye closest to the compressor shaft (View B).
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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 Remove 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.
ASSEMBLY
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.
