
5. Using Shaft Seal Remover/Installer (T87P-19623-C), remove seal by pushing downward on shaft seal remover/installer and rotating
clockwise to engage seal tangs. Pull seal from compressor.
Installation
1. Place Shaft Seal Protector (T71P-19703-H) over compressor shaft. Lubricate shaft seal and nose of compressor with new refrigerant oil.
DO NOT touch sealing surface of seal or shaft. Engage seal tangs on shaft seal remover/installer.
2. Align flats of seal with flats on crankshaft and push new seal on compressor shaft. Push downward on shaft seal remover/installer and
turn counterclockwise to disengage seal tangs.
3. Attach shaft seal seat to shaft seal seat remover/installer and lubricate with new refrigerant oil. Install seal seat and push inward against
seal. Install seal seat retaining snap ring.
4. Install dust seal retainer and felt packing. Install clutch plate shims. Ensure clutch plate aligns with crankshaft key. Using Clutch Plate
Installer (T80L-19703-F), install clutch plate.
5. Install crankshaft nut. Using spanner to hold clutch, tighten crankshaft nut to 10-14 ft. lbs. (13-20 N.m). DO NOT tighten nut with air
tools.
6. Using feeler gauge, check clearance between clutch plate and pulley. Rotate compressor clutch and check clearance in more than one
place. Proper clearance is .021-.036" (.53-.91 mm). If clearance is not correct, add or remove shims.
7. Add same amount new refrigerant oil to compressor as was drained. Rotate compressor 10 revolutions to distribute oil. Install
compressor. Evacuate and recharge system. Perform leak test.
NIPPONDENSO 10P15A SHAFT SEAL
Removal
1. Discharge system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment and remove compressor. Drain oil from compressor and
record amount for reassembly. Remove clutch assembly. See NIPPONDENSO 10P15A CLUTCH ASSEMBLY R & I in this article.
2. Remove manifold assembly from top of compressor. Clean compressor front hub area. Using Ring Remover (T71P-19703-C), remove
retaining ring from front of compressor shaft.
3. Remove felt seal from front of compressor. Remove front head retaining bolts and front head from compressor. Remove snap ring fro m
rear of front head. Remove seal from rear of front head.
Installation
1. Install seal and snap ring in front head. Install front head on compressor. Tighten bolts to 18-20 ft. lbs. (24-27 N.m). Install felt packing
and retaining ring.
2. Install manifold assembly and tighten bolts to 18-20 ft. lbs. (24-27 N.m). Add same amount of new refrigerant oil to compressor as that
drained from compressor. Rotate compressor 10 revolutions to distribute oil in compressor. Install compressor. Evacuate and recharge
system. Perform leak test.
NIPPONDENSO 10PA17 & 10PA17A CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Remove compressor shaft bolt and discard. Remove clutch plate and shims. If clutch hub cannot be removed by hand, thread a 8-mm
bolt in center of clutch plate. Tighten bolt and remove clutch plate.
2. Remove pulley assembly retaining snap ring. Remove pulley assembly. Remove snap ring and disconnect clutch coil electrical wiring.
Remove clutch coil.
Installation
1. Install clutch coil so pin in back of coil aligns with hole in front housing. Install snap ring with beveled side away from compressor.
2. Install pulley assembly. Install snap ring with beveled side away from compressor. Coat splines of compressor shaft with White grease. I
f
reusing original clutch plate and pulley, old shims can be used.
3. If installing new components, install one thin shim. Install clutch plate. Tighten compressor shaft bolt to 10 ft. lbs. (14 N.m). DO NOT
air tools to tighten bolt.
4. Using feeler gauge, measure air gap between clutch plate and pulley surface in 3 areas. Proper clearance is .014-.026" (.35-.66 mm).
Adjust shim thickness to obtain correct clearance.
5. Once compressor shaft bolt is tightened, recheck clearance between clutch plate and pulley surface in 4 places. Readjust clearance if
necessary.
NIPPONDENSO 10PA17 & 10PA17A SHAFT SEAL
Removal
1. Discharge system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment and remove compressor. Drain oil from compressor and
record amount for reassembly. Install compressor in Holding Fixture (T89P-19623-D) and clamp fixture in a vise.
2. Remove clutch assembly. See NIPPONDENSO 10PA17 & 10PA17A CLUTCH ASSEMBLY R & I in this article. Remove front head
retaining bolts. Separate front head from compressor, using care not to scratch sealing surface. See Fig. 4
.
3. Using "O" Ring Remover (T71P-19703-C), remove felt dust seal and dust seal retainer from front head. Remove shaft seal retaining snap
ring. Position front head (nose up) on cardboard placed on a flat surface. Using Shaft Seal Remover (T89P-19623-E), push shaft seal
from front head. NOTE:After installing new clutch, ensure voltage is correct and cycle clutch with 5 seconds on and 5 seconds
off. Repeat cycle for approxim ately 20 tim es with A/C on, blower fan on high speed and engine RPM at
1500-2000. T his provides better clutch torque capability.
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Fig. 1: Atsugi Rotary Vane Compressor
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
BOSCH 6-CYL CLUTCH R & I
Removal
1. Hold clutch plate and remove shaft nut. Using Clutch Plate Remover (64 5 00), remove clutch plate. Using snap ring pliers, remo ve
circlip and remove pulley assembly.
2. If pulley bearing is being replaced, remove circlip at rear of pulley. Press bearing and spacer from pulley. Press in new bearing with
spacer and replace circlip.
Installation
1. Clean all surfaces. Install pulley assembly on compressor and install circlip. Ensure clutch plate shim is in place on shaft. Install clutch
plate and nut. Tighten nut to 13-14 ft. lbs. (18-20 N.m).
2. Using a feeler gauge, check clutch plate-to-pulley clearance. Clearance should be .028-.051" (.7-1.3 mm). If clearance is not correct,
remove clutch plate and replace clutch plate shim. See Fig. 2
.
BOSCH 6-CYL SHAFT SEAL R & I
Removal & Installation
1. Remove clutch plate. Remove shaft key and circlip. Using Seal Seat Remover/Installer (64 5 030), remove seal seat.
2. Using Seal Remover/Installer (64 5 040), remove shaft seal by turning seal slightly clockwise to disengage tangs and pull out shaft seal.
Remo ve "O" rin g seal .
3. Coat new "O" ring seal with refrigerant oil and install. Coat new shaft seal with refrigerant oil and install shaft seal on Seal
Remover/Installer (64 5 040). Ensure alignment of shaft seal and shaft machine surfaces. Insert shaft seal and turn slightly
counterclockwise to secure on shaft.
4. Using sleeve from Seal Seat Remover/Installer (64 5 030), push seal seat into compressor and install circlip. Install shaft key and clutch
plate. Check compressor oil level before charging system.
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Fig. 3: Explode View of Compressor Clutch (Calsonic V5)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO. U.S.A.
DIESEL KIKI ROTARY VANE CLUTCH R & I
Removal
1. Using Clutch Holder (KV99231010), hold clutch disc. Remove center bolt retaining clutch assembly to shaft. Thread Hub Remover
(KV99232232) into bore of clutch hub. Hold hub remover with wrench and thread center bolt inward until clutch disc is removed.
2. Remove clutch disc, collar and adjusting shims. Remove snap ring and plate. Remove pulley and bearing assembly. If assembly cannot
be removed by hand, use a puller and adapter.
3. Be careful not to scratch shaft or bend pulley. Using an impact driver, loosen 6 coil mounting screws. Remove key and clutch coil. See
Fig. 4
.
Installation
1. Install key. Position coil assembly on compressor body. Be sure that electrical terminals are installed in original position. Install and
tighten coil mounting screws to 35-52 INCH lbs. (4-6 N.m).
2. Press pulley assembly onto neck of coil assembly using Pulley Installer (KV99234160). Wipe oil thoroughly off clutch surface. Select
adjusting shims which give correct clearance between pulley and clutch disc.
3. Using a plastic mallet, tap clutch disc in place on drive shaft. Do not use excessive force with plastic mallet or press. Place spring washer
and center bolt onto drive shaft. Tighten center bolt to drive clutch wheel onto drive shaft. Tighten center bolt to 11-13 ft. lbs. (15-18
N.m).
4. Hold clutch with Clutch Holder (KV99231010). Check clearance around entire outer edge of clutch disc. Clearance should be .012-
.024" (.3-.6 mm). If specified clearance is not obtained, replace adjusting shims as required.
5. When replacing compressor clutch assembly, break-in procedure must be performed. This is accomplished by engaging and disengagin g
clutch 30 times.
DIESEL KIKI 6-CYL CLUTCH COIL R & I
Removal & Installation
Using clutch holder to prevent clutch disc rotation, remove bolt. Using clutch holder and puller, remove clutch disc. Remove shims from
compressor drive shaft or clutch disc. Remove snap ring with external snap ring pliers and then remove pulley. Using a gear puller, remove
pulley. Remove coil lead wire and 6 screws. Remove coil. To install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust clutch disc-to-pulley clearance
to .010-.020" (.3-.6 mm). See Fig. 4
.
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Fig. 6: Exploded View of Compressor Clutch (Ford FX
-15)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
HARRISON R4 4-CYL CLUTCH R & I
Removal
1. Clamp Holding Fixture (J-25008-A) in a vise and attach compressor to holding fixture with thumb screws. Use Clutch Hub Holder (J-
33027) to hold clutch. Remove shaft nut using Shaft Nut Socket (J-9399).
2. Thread Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Remover (J-33013-B) into hub. Hold body of remover with a wrench and turn center screw into
remover body to remove clutch plate and hub assembly. Remove shaft key and retain for assembly. See Fig. 5
.
Installation
1. Install shaft key into hub key groove. Allow key to project approximately 1/8" out of key way. Shaft key is curved slightly to provide an
interference fit in hub key groove.
2. Ensure frictional surface of clutch plate and clutch rotor are clean before installing clutch plate and hub assembly. Align shaft key with
shaft key way and place clutch plate and hub assembly onto compressor shaft.
3. Hold hex portion of Installer (J-9480-B) with a wrench. Tighten center screw to press hub into shaft until there is .020-.040" (.5-1.0
mm) air gap between frictional plate and clutch rotor.
4. Install new shaft nut with small diameter boss of nut against crankshaft shoulder. Use Thin Wall Socket (J-9399) and Clutch Hub
Holder (J-25030). Tighten shaft nut to 10 ft. lbs. (14 N.m). Spin pulley rotor by hand to ensure rotor is not rubbing on clutch drive
plate.
HARRISON R4 4-CYL SHAFT SEAL R & I
Removal
1. Clamp Holding Fixture (J-25008-A) in a vise and attach compressor to holding fixture with thumb screws. Use Clutch Hub Holder (J-
33027) to hold clutch. Remove shaft nut using Shaft Nut Socket (J-9399).
2. Thread Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Remover (J-33013-B) into hub. Hold body of remover with a wrench and turn center screw into
remover body to remove clutch plate and hub assembly. Remove clutch plate and shaft key. Pry out dust seal (if equipped). Remove seal
seat snap ring. Thoroughly clean compressor neck area and "O" ring groove surrounding shaft. Any dirt or foreign material may cause
compressor damage.
3. Use Seal Remover/Installer (J23128-A), remove seal with a twisting motion. Use "O" Ring Remover (J-9553-01) to remove "O" ring.
Installation
1. Coat new shaft seal with refrigerant oil and install shaft seal on remover/installer. Align compressor shaft machined surface with shaft
seal and install. Turn remover/installer slightly counterclockwise to secure shaft seal tangs.
2. Using Seal Installer (J-33011), install "O" ring and coat with refrigerant oil. Coat seal seat with refrigerant oil and install using seal seat
remover/installer. Install snap ring. Install dust seal (if supplied in seal kit). See Fig. 7
.
NOTE:DO NOT drive or pound on clutch hub or shaft.
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Fig. 7: Harrison R
-4 Radial Compressor
Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
HARRISON V5 5-CYLINDER CLUTCH R & I
Removal
1. Clamp Holding Fixture (J-34992) in vise and attach compressor to holding fixture with thumb screws. Use Clutch Hub Holder (J-33027)
to hold clutch. Remove shaft nut using Shaft Nut Socket J-33022).
2. Thread Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Remover (J-33013-B) into hub. Hold body of remover with a wrench and turn center screw into
remover body to remove clutch plate and hub assembly. Remove shaft key and retain for installation.
Installation
1. Install shaft key into hub key groove. Allow key to project approximately 1/8" (3.2 mm) out of key way. Shaft key is curved slightly to
provide an interference fit in hub key groove.
2. Ensure frictional surface of clutch plate and clutch rotor are clean before installing clutch plate and hub assembly. Align shaft key with
shaft key way and place clutch plate and hub assembly onto compressor shaft.
3. Hold hex portion of installer (J-33013) with a wrench. Tighten center screw to press hub into shaft until there is .015-.025" (.38-.64
mm) air gap between frictional plate and clutch rotor.
4. Install new shaft nut with a small diameter boss of nut against crankshaft shoulder. Use Thin Wall Socket (J-9399) and Clutch Hub
Holder (J-25030). Tighten shaft nut to 96-192 INCH lbs. 11-22 N.m). Spin pulley rotor by hand to ensure rotor is not rubbing on clutch
drive plate. See Fig. 8
.
HARRISON V5 5-CYLINDER SHAFT SEAL R & I
Removal
Discharge refrigerant from system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. See SERVICING PRECAUTIONS at beginning of
article. Remove clutch plate assembly. Remove shaft seal snap ring. Thoroughly clean inside of compressor neck area around shaft and seal.
Engage tangs of Seal Remover/Installer (J-23128-A) into recessed portion of seal and remove seal. Remove and discard seal "O" ring from
compressor neck. Thoroughly clean inside of compressor neck and "O" ring groove.
Installation
1. Coat new "O" ring with refrigerant oil and install on "O" ring installer (J-33011). Install "O" ring into groove in compressor neck. Attach
new seal to Seal Remover/Installer (J-23128-A). Dip seal in clean refrigerant oil.
2. Place Seal Protector (J-34614) over compressor shaft. Push new seal over shaft protector. Install new snap ring with flat side against
seal. Install clutch plate assembly.
NOTE:DO NOT drive or pound on clutch hub or com pressor shaft, as com pressor could be dam aged
internally.
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Fig. 8: Exploded View of Harrison V5 5
-Cylinder Compressor
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CO.
HITACHI 5 & 6-CYL CLUTCH R & I
Removal
1. Using Clutch Holder (KV99412302), hold clutch hub. Remove shaft nut from shaft. Using Clutch Hub Remover (KV994C5780),
remove clutch hub.
2. Pry inner snap ring off. Remove pulley and bearing assembly. If assembly cannot be removed by hand, use Pulley and Bearing Remo vers
(KV994C5781 and KV994C5782).
3. Remove clamping screws that secure coil assembly leads. Remove inner snap ring from coil assembly. Remove coil assembly from fro n t
cover. See Fig. 9
.
Inspection
Check friction surfaces of clutch for damage due to excessive heat, or excessive grooving due to slippage. Replace compressor components as
necessary. Oil or dirt on friction surfaces should be cleaned with a solvent and a dry rag. Check coil for binding, shorted or open leads.
Installation
1. Install coil assembly on compressor. Properly position terminals. Using snap ring pliers, install snap ring. Using a plastic mallet, drive
pulley and bearing assembly onto neck of front cover. Turn pulley, making sure that there is no noise and that rotation is free. Ensure
there is no pulley play.
2. Using snap ring pliers, install inner snap ring. Remove all oil from clutch pulley. Fit key and clutch hub to shaft. Select adjusting spacer
which gives the correct clearance between pulley and clutch hub.
3. Coat shaft nut with Loctite and install. Using a feeler gauge, measure clutch hub-to-pulley clearance. Clearance should be .020-
.031" (.5-.8 mm). If specified clearance is not obtained, replace adjusting spacer and readjust.
4. When replacing compressor clutch assembly, DO NOT forget break-in operation. This is accomplished by engaging and disengaging
clutch 30 times.
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Fig. 9: Hitachi 6
-Cylinder Compressor (5-Cylinder Similar)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
HITACHI 5 & 6-CYL SHAFT SEAL R & I
Removal
1. Drain oil from suction port, measure oil drained and discard oil. Remove clutch hub, pulley, bearing assembly and coil assembly. See
HITACHI 5 & 6-CYLINDER CLUTCH R & I in this article.
2. Using snap ring pliers, remove retainer ring. Remove key and plug low and high pressure openings of compressor with Plugs
(KV994C4531, KV994C4532 and KV994C4559).
3. Insert Adapter (KV994C1552) into hole in middle of blind cover at low pressure side of compressor. Connect Pressurizer
(KV994C1552) to can of R-12 refrigerant. Wrap a rag around compressor shaft. Apply pressure of 28-71 psi (2-5 kg/cm
2 ) at low
pressure (suction) service valve of compressor. Catch shaft seal seat in rag. See Fig. 11
.
4. Insert shaft seal Remover/Installer (KV994C1143) through the open end of front cover. Depress carbon seal and hook tool at case
projection of shaft seal. Slowly pull out to remove shaft seal. See Fig. 11
.
NOTE:Check com pressor refrigerant oil level when replacing seals. See COMPRESSOR REFRIGERANT OIL
CHECKING article in this section.
NOTE:If shaft seal cannot be pulled out, reset to its original position, and pressurize again.
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Fig. 10: Hitachi 6-Cylinder Compressor Shaft Seal Seat Removal
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig. 11: Hitachi 6
-Cylinder Compressor Shaft Seal Removal
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Inspection
Check carbon seal surface of shaft seal for damage. Check "O" ring and carbon seal contact surface of shaft seal seat for damage. Make sure
that "O" ring contact surface on front cover is not damaged. Make sure refrigerant oil is applied to oil seal in shaft seal seat.
Installation
1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure shaft seal contact surface is free of dirt. Lubricate with refrigerant oil. Cap end of
compressor shaft.
2. Using Guard (KV994C1143), insert shaft seal. Be sure shaft seal case is aligned with shaft. Apply force to turn seal to left and right.
Ensure shaft seal seats properly in shaft cut-out.
3. Fit "O" ring to outside groove of shaft seal seat. Ensure "O" ring seats properly. Apply refrigerant oil on contact surfaces and around
shaft seal seat. Lightly coat surface of shaft with refrigerant oil.
4. Install key on compressor shaft. Using snap ring pliers, compress retainer ring and fit retainer ring into front cover. Seat retainer ring
firmly in groove. Thoroughly wipe grease or oil from shaft surface.
5. Connect Installer (KV99412329) to shaft of compressor, and turn shaft 5 or 6 times in a clockwise direction to seat seal. See
REFRIGERANT OIL & R-12 SPECIFICATIONS chart in this section for system capacities.
MATSUSHITA ROTARY VANE CLUTCH R & I
Removal & Installation
1. Insert two 5 mm bolts into threaded holes in armature. Using a screwdriver as lever in between bolts, remove center bolt. remove
armature and shim from shaft.
2. Remove snap ring. Using a puller, remove pulley. Disconnect electrical leads from field coil. Remove 3 field coil mounting bolts.
Remove field coil. See Fig. 12
. To install, reverse removal procedure.
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