Packing seals and tools prevent excessive leaks of system fluids through the pump shaft or valve stem from occurring during operation. Rope-style compression packing seals are tightly wound braids of fabric placed in a pump's stuffing box and wrapped around the pump shaft or valve stem. Packing seal extraction and installation tools insert new seals or remove worn ones from a stuffing box so a new seal can be installed. Injectable packing seals are a mixture of shredded fibers and lubricant or grease placed into a pump's stuffing box with a packing gun.