Pontiac firebird 1968 - Page 42

CUSTOM AIR CONDITIONING
1A-15
3. If the compressor has an absorbent sleeve in
neck, pry out sleeve retainer and remove sleeve.
4. Remove shaft seal seat retaining ring, using
J 5403 (No. 21 Tru-arc pliers) (Fig. 1A-14).
5. Thoroughly clean the inside of compressor neck
area surrounding shaft, exposed portion of seal seat,
and shaft itself. This is absolutely necessary to
prevent any dirt or foreign material from getting
into compressor.
6. Remove shaft seal seat, using J 9393-1 and 2
to grasp flange on seal seat (Fig. 1A-15). Pull
straight out at end of tool to remove seal seat.
7. Engage tabs on shaft seal assembly with lock-
ing tangs on J-9392 seal installer and remover.
Press down on tool and twist clockwise to engage
seal. Remove seal assembly by pulling straight out
from shaft (Fig. 1A-16).
8. Remove O-ring from interior of compressor
neck using J 9553. (A wire with a hook formed on
end may be used
a
This hook may be made in a man-
ner shown in Figure 1A-17.
9. Re-check the shaft and inside of the compressor
neck for dirt or foreign material and be sure these
areas are perfectly clean before installing new
parts.
REPLACE
1. Coat the new seal seat O-ring with clean re-
• J-9393-2
• J-9393-1
Fig. 1A-15 Removing Shaft Seal Seat
frige ration oil and install it in its groove in the
compressor neck. Tool J 21508 may be used.
2. Place seal protector J 22974 over end of the
shaft. Coat the O-ring and seal face of the new seal
assembly with clean refrigeration oil and install new
seal assembly on the shaft, using J-9392.
3. Coat the seal face of the new seal seat with
clean refrigeration oil and install the new seal seat,
SHAFT SEAL
/ RETAINER
y RING
J-9392 •
• SHAFT SEAL
Fig. 1A-14 Removing Shaft Seal Seat Retainer
Fig. 1A-16 Removing Shaft Seal Assembly