Oasis LS L4-2253cc 2.3L SOHC VTEC MFI (1999)
11. Turn the special tool over, and set the smaller diameter end of the special tool over the valve seal ring. Move the special tool up and down several
times to make the valve seal ring fit snugly in the pinion shaft.
12. Apply power steering fluid to the surface of the special tool. Set the new seal rings over the special tool from the smaller diameter end of the tool,
and expand the seal rings. Do two rings at a time from each end of the sleeve.
NOTE:
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There are two types of sleeve seal rings: black and brown. Do not mix the different types of sleeve seal rings as they are not compatible.
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Do not over-expand the sleeve seal ring. Install the resin seal rings with care so as not to damage them.
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After installation, be sure to contract the sleeve seal rings using the piston seal ring sizing tool.
13. Set the special tool over the grooves in the sleeve, and set each ring in each groove securely.
NOTE: After installation, compress the seal rings with your fingers temporarily.
14. Apply power steering fluid to the seal rings on the sleeve, and to the entire inside surface of the special tool.
15. Insert the sleeve into the special tool slowly as shown.
16. Move the sleeve each direction several times to make the seal rings snugly fit in the sleeve groove.
NOTE: Be sure that the seal rings are not turned up.
17. 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 circlip securely in the pinion shaft groove.
NOTE:
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Be careful not to damage the valve seal ring when inserting the sleeve.
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Install the circlip with its radiused side facing toward the sleeve.
