Installation
Fig. 10 Installing seal seat O-ring:

Fig. 11 Gauging seal retainer:

1. Coat new seal seat O-ring with clean refrigerant oil, then using tool J-21508, Fig. 10, install O-ring in bottom groove of compressor neck, Fig. 11.
2. Coat O-ring and seal face of new seal with clean refrigerant oil. Install seal assembly onto tool J-9392 by engaging tabs of seal with tangs of the tool.
3. Place seal protector J-22974 over end of shaft and carefully slide new seal assembly and tool onto shaft. Gently twist tool clockwise while pushing seal assembly down shaft until seal engages flats on shaft and is seated in place. Disengage tool by pressing downward and twisting counterclockwise.
4. Coat seal face of new seal seat with clean refrigerant oil, then install seal seat on tool J-23128 and install into compressor neck, being careful not to dislodge seal seat O-ring and ensuring seal seat makes a good seal with O-ring.
Fig. 6 Removing seal seat retaining ring:

5. Using snap ring pliers J-5403 (No. 21), install seal seat retainer ring, Fig. 6. Use sleeve from tool J-23128 to press on seal seat retainer so it snaps into place. Remove seal protector J-22974.
Fig. 12 Leak testing compressor seal:

6. Install Compressor Leak Test Fixture J-9625 and connect gauge charging lines, Fig. 12. Pressurize suction side of compressor to drum pressure. Temporarily install shaft nut and with compressor horizontal and sump down, rotate compressor shaft several times in normal direction of rotation checking for leaks around seal area using a torch type leak detector. Correct any leaks found, remove and discard shaft nut.
7. Remove any excess oil from shaft and inside compressor neck area.
8. Install new absorbent sleeve by rolling material into a cylinder, then slipping sleeve into compressor neck with overlap at top of compressor. Using a small screwdriver, carefully spread sleeve to remove overlap, so that in its final position, ends butt together at top vertical center line.
Fig. 11 Gauging seal retainer:

9. Install new sleeve retainer so its flange face will be against front end of sleeve, then using sleeve from tool J-23128 and a mallet, tap sleeve retainer until outer edge of sleeve retainer is recessed about 1/32 inch from face of compressor neck, Fig. 11.
10. Install key, hub and drive plate.
11. Recharge refrigeration system.