Civic EX Sedan L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (2001)
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23. Carefully pry the piston seal ring (A) and O-ring (B) off the rack piston. Be careful not to damage the inside of the seal ring groove and piston
edges when removing the seal ring.
24. Before removing the valve housing (A), apply vinyl tape (B) to the splines on the pinion shaft.
25. Separate the valve housing from the pinion shaft/ valve using a press.
26. With your finger, check the inner wall of the valve housing where the seal ring slides. If there is a step in the wall, the housing is worn. Replace it.
NOTE: There may be sliding marks from the seal ring on the wall of the valve housing. Replace the valve housing only if the wall is stepped.
27. Check for wear, burrs, and other damage to the edges of the grooves in the sleeve.
NOTE: The pinion shaft and sleeve are a precision matched set. If either the pinion shaft or sleeve must be replaced, replace both parts as a set.
