Odyssey LX V6-3.5L (2000)
20. Turn the special tool so it will fit through the rack guide hole of the steering gearbox, then position the special tool on the cylinder end seal (A).
Make sure that the special tool is securely positioned on the seal edges.
21. Insert a 24" long 3/8" drive extension (A), on the special tool. Place the steering gearbox in a press, then remove the cylinder end seal (B) from of
the gearbox by pressing on the 24" long 3/8" drive extension.
Note these items when pressing the cylinder end seal:
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Keep the tool straight to avoid damaging the cylinder wall. Check the tool angle, and correct it if necessary, when removing the cylinder end
seal.
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Use a press to remove the cylinder end seal. Do not try to remove the seal by striking the tool; striking the tool would break the cylinder end
seal, and the seal would remain in the gearbox.
Reassembly
22. Coat the special tool with power steering fluid, then slide it onto the rack, big end first.
23. Position the new O-ring (A) and new piston seal ring (B) on the special tool, then slide them down toward the big end of the tool.
Note these items during reassembly:
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Do not over expand the resin seal rings. Install the resin seal rings with care so as not to damage them. After installation, be sure to contract the
seal ring using the special tool (sizing tool).
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Replace the piston's O-ring and seal ring as a set.
24. Pull the O-ring off into the piston groove, then pull the piston seal ring off into the piston groove on top of the O-ring.
