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A/c Compressor Servicing: Other Mazda MX-5 NB

General Servicing - All Makes ~279 words

CALSONIC

Note. Due to the variety of clutch and shaft seal configurations, obtain appropriate A/C compressor service tools for compressor being serviced.

Note. Subaru recommends replacing compressor as an assembly if there is a clutch or compressor shaft seal failure.

SHAFT SEAL

Note. It is not necessary to replace compressor shaft seal because of small amounts of refrigerant oil seepage. Replace compressor shaft seal when a refrigerant leak is detected.

KEIHIN SCROLL

Note. If compressor shaft seal leaks, replace compressor.

NIPPONDENSO

Note. Due to the variety of clutch and shaft seal configurations, obtain appropriate A/C compressor service tools for compressor being serviced. Land Rover and Jaguar compressor servicing procedures are not available from manufacturer.

Note. Most manufacturers does not provide compressor shaft seal replacement procedure. If shaft seal oil leak is excessive and/or refrigerant is leaking, compressor must be replaced. A small amount of refrigerant oil leakage from compressor shaft seal is normal.

CAUTIONOn Mitsubishi, secure rear housing to compressor body using a vise before removing front housing through-bolts. Compressor rear housing may separate from compressor body, spilling refrigerant oil.

SANDEN SCROLL

Note. Range Rover Sanden compressor servicing procedures are not available from manufacturer.

CLUTCH COIL & SHAFT SEAL

Note. Due to the variety of clutch and shaft seal configurations, obtain appropriate A/C compressor service tools for compressor being serviced.

Note. BMW does not provide compressor shaft seal replacement procedure. If shaft seal oil leak is excessive and/or refrigerant is leaking, compressor must be replaced. A small amount of refrigerant oil leakage from compressor shaft seal is normal.

ZEXEL ROTARY VANE

Note. Subaru recommends replacing compressor as an assembly if there is a clutch or compressor shaft seal failure.

ZEXEL 6-CYLINDER

Note. Subaru recommends replacing compressor as an assembly if there is a clutch coil, pulley bearing or compressor shaft seal failure.

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