Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
Compressor Shaft Seal: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/C Compressor Shaft Seal - Leaks
AIR CONDITIONING - FX-15 COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL
LEAKS NEW SHAFT SEAL KIT AND COMPRESSOR
SERVICE
Article No. 89-22-2
FORD:
1988-90 TAURUS 1989-90 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988-90 SABLE 1989-90 COUGAR
LIGHT TRUCK:
1989-90 BRONCO, BRONCO II 1989 ECONOLINE 1989-90 F SUPER DUTY, F-150, F-250, F-350, RANGER 1990
AEROSTAR
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to expand model year and vehicle line coverage as follows:
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1988-1990 Taurus/Sable - 3.0L built after 4/01/89
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1989-1990 Thunderbird/Cougar - All
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1989 Econolines - All engines built before 1/10/89
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1989-1990 Ranger/Bronco II - 2.3L & 4.0L
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1989-1990 F-Series/Bronco - All gasoline engines
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1990 Aerostar - 4.0L
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1989-1990 F-Super Duty - All
In addition, it is not necessary to replace the FX-15 compressor for a shaft seal leak or when clutch components require replacement.
ISSUE:
Air conditioning refrigerant and oil that leaks from the A/C compressor may be caused by a cracked or split compressor shaft seal. A
service A/C compressor shaft seal kit is available for service.
ACTION:
Install a new compressor shaft seal. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
NOTE:
DO NOT REPLACE THE FX-15 COMPRESSOR WHEN ONLY A SHAFT SEAL LEAK HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED OR WHEN
CLUTCH COMPONENTS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.
REMOVAL
1.
Discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system.
2.
Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
Figure 1
3.
Remove the clutch hub retaining bolt from the compressor.
