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A/c Compressor Servicing: Removal & Installation Hyundai Accent I

Removal

Using clutch holder, remove clutch plate bolt. Using an 8-mm bolt threaded into clutch plate, remove clutch plate and shim(s). (Scheme 1)
Remove snap ring and pulley assembly. Install Shaft Protector (49 UN01 045) over shaft seal opening. Use a 2-jaw puller to remove clutch coil from compressor.

Ensure clutch coil mounting surface is clean. Use coil installer and 2-jaw puller engaged to rear side of compressor front mounts to press coil into place.
Install pulley assembly. Install snap ring with bevel side of snap ring facing out. Install shim(s) and clutch plate. Install a new clutch plate bolt and tighten to 97-115 INCH lbs. (11-13 N.m).
Use a feeler gauge to check clearance between clutch plate and pulley. Clearance should be .014-.033" (.35-.84 mm). If clearance is incorrect, add or remove shims as necessary.

Using clutch holder, remove clutch plate bolt. Using an 8-mm bolt threaded into clutch plate, remove clutch plate and shim(s). (Scheme 1)
Remove shaft seal felt. Thoroughly clean seal area of compressor. Remove shaft seal snap ring. Position shaft seal remover over compressor shaft.
Push shaft seal remover downward against seal. Ensure end of shaft seal remover is engaged with inside of seal. Rotate shaft seal remover clockwise to expand remover tip inside seal. Pull shaft seal from compressor.

Lubricate shaft seal protector and shaft seal with refrigerant oil. Install shaft seal on shaft seal protector so lip seal is toward compressor (large end of shaft seal protector).
Install shaft seal protector on compressor shaft. Using shaft seal installer, push shaft seal down seal protector until seal is seated.
Remove shaft seal installer and protector. Install a new shaft seal retaining snap ring and shaft seal felt. Install shim(s) and clutch plate. Install a new clutch plate bolt and tighten to 97-115 INCH lbs. (11-13 N.m).
Use a feeler gauge to check clearance between clutch plate and pulley. Clearance should be .014-.033" (.35-.84 mm). If clearance is incorrect, add or remove shims as necessary.