Odyssey EX L4-2253cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (1998)
27. Using a knife or an equivalent tool, cut the valve seal ring and O-ring at the groove the pinion shaft. Remove the valve seal ring and O-ring.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the edges of the pinion shaft groove and outer surface when removing the valve seal ring and O-ring.
28. Remove the valve oil seal and wave washer from the pinion shaft.
Note these items during disassembly:
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Inspect the ball bearing by rotating the outer race slowly. If there is any excessive play, replace the pinion shaft, ball bearing and sleeve as an
assembly.
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The pinion shaft and sleeve are a precise fit; do not intermix old and new pinion shaft and sleeves.