Accord SE Coupe L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHC MFI (1997)
NOTE: After installation, compress the seal rings with your fingers temporarily.
15. Apply power steering fluid to the seal rings on the sleeve, and to the entire inside surface of the special tool.
16. Insert the sleeve into the special tool slowly.
17. Move the sleeve each direction several times to make the seal rings snugly fit in the sleeve.
NOTE: Be sure that the seal rings are not turned up.
18. Apply power steering fluid to the surface of the pinion shaft. Assemble the sleeve over the pinion shaft by aligning the locating pin on the inside of
the sleeve with the cutout in the shaft. Then install the new circlip securely in the pinion shaft groove.
NOTE:
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Be careful not to damage the valve seal ring when inserting the sleeve.
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Install the circlip with its radiused side facing out.
19. Apply power steering fluid to the seal ring lip of the valve oil seal, then install the seal in the valve housing using a hydraulic press and special
tools as shown.
CAUTION: Install the valve oil seal with its grooved side facing the tool.
