Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Compressor Shaft Seal: Service and Repair
Snap Ring Remover
Shaft Seal Replacer
Seal Protector
Special Service Tool(s) Required
Removal
1. Remove A/C compressor from the vehicle.
2. Remove A/C clutch from A/C compressor.
3. Remove shaft seal felt from nose of A/C compressor with O-Ring Remover T71P-19703-C.
4. Blow any debris from inside the A/C compressor nose with low-pressure compressed air. Then clean the inside and outside nose area of the A/C
compressor with a lint-free cloth to remove any oil and dirt.
