Tribute LX 2WD V6-3.0L DOHC (2001)
Compressor Shaft Seal: Service and Repair
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL
Removal
1. Remove the disk and hub assembly from the A/C compressor. For additional information, see CLUTCH AND CLUTCH FIELD COIL.
2. Using the special tool, remove the shaft seal felt from the nose of the A/C compressor.
CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, do not allow dirt or other foreign materials to enter the A/C compressor.
3. Clean the compressor nose area.
4. Using the special tool, remove the shaft seal snap ring.
5. Using the special tool, remove the shaft seal from the A/C compressor.
Installation
CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, do not allow dirt or other foreign materials to enter the A/C compressor.
1. Clean the A/C compressor nose area.