A/C - Hitachi Compressor Seal Replacement
90honda06MODEL APPLICABLE TO
CIVIC
80-82 CIVIC
and
79-82 PRELUDE
PRELUDE
FILE UNDER
BULLETIN NO.
ACCESSORIES 82-015
ISSUE DATE JULY 1982
Air Conditioning Compressor Seal Replacement (for Hitachi compressor)
Seal kits are available for Hitachi air conditioning compressors. The special tools required for seal removal/installation are available from a number of sources.
PROCEDURE
1. Using the procedures explained in the appropriate service manuals disconnect the compressor hoses, then remove the compressor from the engine. Remove the pulley nut.
2. Remove the seal seat using the seat remover.*
3. Remove the clutch pressure plate, circlip, pulley, and clutch coil.
4. Place the seal remover over the compressor shaft. Push down on the tool, then rotate it clockwise until its tabs lock into the old seal. Pull up on the tool to remove the seal.
5. Place the new seal on the tool. Slip the seal and tool over the end of the shaft. Push down and rotate clockwise until you feel the seal lock into a detent. Rotate the tool counterclockwise and remove.
*Kent-Moore tools is one source for these tools.
Their tool numbers are: Seal Remover/Installer J 9392-01 and Seal Seat Remover J 9393-A.
5. Reassemble the remaining parts in reverse order of disassembly.
NOTE: Apply some refrigerant oil on the new seal seat O-ring before installing.
PARTS REQUIRED
Model Description H/C P/N
80-82 Civic Seal Kit 110357 HT-C3964
79-82 Prelude Seal Kit 110353 HT-C2904
WARRANTY
Normal 12 month/12,000 mile warranty applies.
For Civic: Use operation number 000396 with a total time of 1.3 hours.
For Prelude: Use operation number 000290 with a total time of 1.4 hours. For models with power steering, add an additional 0.4 hours.
The flat rate times given include: removal and installation of compressor, clutch plate, and seal, and evacuation and charging of the A/C system.