Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
7. Pull the snap ring remover up quickly while keeping the tool shaft against the side of the nose opening and remove the snap ring.
8. Position Shaft Seal Remover T89P-19623-BH over A/C compressor shaft and push tool into nose of A/C compressor and down against shaft seal.
Engage end of tool with inside diameter of shaft seal. While holding the hex part of the tool, turn tool handle clockwise to expand tool tip inside
seal inner radius. Then pull shaft seal from the A/C compressor with the tool.
INSTALLATION
1. CAUTION: Do not use a damaged seal protector. It can damage the lip of the new shaft seal. Obtain another shaft seal kit and use protector from
it.
Obtain a new A/C compressor shaft seal kit. Carefully remove the contents of the kit from the package. A plastic shaft seal protector is included
with each kit. Inspect the protector for any burrs or other damage. Seal Protector T94P-19623-F can also be used.
2. CAUTION: Do not allow any dirt or foreign materials to enter the A/C compressor. Internal system contamination can lead to A/C compressor
failure.
Using a clean, lint-free cloth, clean the A/C compressor shaft and the seal pocket inside the A/C compressor nose.