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5. Remove the retaining ring using the J 4245.

Important:  Use care not to score the steering gear housing bore when prying out the seals and the washers.

6. Use a screwdriver to pry the backup washer (3) and the double lip seal (2) from the steering gear housing (1).
7. Inspect the steering gear housing (1) for burrs.

8. Insert J 6278 through the hole in the top of the steering gear housing (1).
9. Drive out the needle bearing (2).

Assembly Procedure 

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