CR-V EX 4WD L4-1972cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (2000)
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. 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 snap ring securely in the pinion shaft groove.
Note these items during reassembly:
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Be careful not to damage the valve seal ring when inserting the sleeve.
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Install the snap ring with its radiused side facing
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. Install the valve oil seal with its grooved side facing the tool.