Suburban 3/4 Ton 4WD V8-305 5.0L (1986)
Compressor Shaft Seal: Service and Repair
Delco Air A-6 Axial Compressor
Removal
Fig. 6 Removing seal seat retaining ring
1.
Depressurize system, then remove hub, drive plate and shaft key.
2.
Pry out sleeve retainer and remove absorbent sleeve.
3.
Using snap ring pliers J-5403 (No. 21), remove shaft seal retaining ring, Fig. 6.
4.
Thoroughly clean inside of compressor neck area surrounding shaft, exposed portion of seal and shaft. This is necessary to prevent dirt or foreign
material from entering compressor.
Fig. 7 Removing seal seat
5.
Position seal protector J-22974 over end of shaft to prevent damage to ceramic seat, Fig. 7. Engage tangs of tool J-32128 into recessed portion of
seal seat by turning handle clockwise and then removing seat from compressor with a rotary motion. Tool handle must be hand-tightened only.
Do not use tools or pliers to tighten tool handle.
