F 150 4WD Pickup V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
2. Position the (A) shaft seal on the (B) Shaft Seal Protector.
3. Lubricate Shaft Seal Protector and shaft seal.
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Use Compressor Oil F2AZ-19577-AC or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
4. Position Shaft Seal and Shaft Seal protector over compressor shaft.
5. Use Shaft Seal Replacer to install the seal.
6. Remove Shaft Seal Replacer and Shaft Seal Protector.
7. Install a new shaft seal snap ring.
8. Leak test the A/C system.
9. Install a new shaft seal felt in the compressor nose.
10. Install the A/C clutch on the A/C compressor.
11. Check and adjust the air gap as necessary.
12. Install the A/C compressor.
13. Evacuate and charge the system. See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Recovery