Obtain a new shaft seal kit. Carefully remove the contents from the package and locate the plastic shaft seal protector. Inspect the protector for any burrs or other damage. Do not use the protector if it is damaged. Obtain another shaft seal kit and use the protector from it.

Using a clean lint-free cloth, clean the shaft and the seal pocket inside the compressor nose.

Dip the shaft seal protector and seal in clean refrigerant oil and position the seal on the protector with the lip of the seal pointing toward the large end of the protector.

Place the seal protector with shaft seal over the end of the compressor shaft.

Place the shaft seal installer tool over the end of the shaft seal protector. Then, slowly push the shaft seal down the protector until it is seated in the compressor.

Remove the seal installer and seat protector from the compressor.

Place a new seal retaining snap ring into the compressor nose opening and seat the snap ring into the groove with the remover tool.

Leak test the shaft seal installation after rotating the shaft about 10 revolutions with the clutch hub.

Install a new felt into the compressor nose.

Install the clutch hub on the compressor as outlined in this section.