CR-V LX 2WD L4-1972cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (1998)
37. Install the flange bolt into the end of the steering rack until it bottoms in the hole, then back the flange bolt out 1/4 turn. Hold the flange bolt and
tighten the flange nut against the rack by hand.
38. Install the cylinder end seal into the bottom of the cylinder by pressing on the bolt with a press. Do not push on the bolt with excessive force as it
may damage the cylinder end seal.
39. Remove the flange bolt, and center the steering rack.
40. Wrap vinyl tape around the rack end edges, and coat the surface of the tape with the power steering fluid. Make sure that the vinyl tape is wrapped
carefully so that there is no stepped portion.
41. Coat the inside surface of the new cylinder end seal with power steering fluid.
42. Install the cylinder end seal onto the steering rack with its grooved side toward the piston.
43. Push in the cylinder end seal with your finger. When installing the cylinder end seal, be careful not damage the sealing face of the seal with the
threads and burrs at the staked position of the cylinder housing.
44. Remove the vinyl tape from the steering rack, then remove any residue from the tape adhesive.
