6 V6-3.7L (2009)
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to damage the seal ring while seating it. When seating the seal ring be careful that it does not protrude or fall out of the groove.
Oil Seal (Piston Shaft Side), Back-up Cylinder Ring, and Steering Rack Assembly Note
1. Install the SST to the gear housing as shown in the figure.
2. Apply ATF to the oil seal (piston shaft side).
3. Wrap the engagement surface of the steering rack and its end in vinyl tape, and apply ATF to the surface.
4. Press the oil seal (piston shaft side) onto the steering rack, slowly pass it along the engagement surface until it contacts the steering rack piston.
NOTE:
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Assemble the oil seal (piston shaft side) groove area so that groove is facing the piston.
5. Remove the vinyl tape wrapped around the steering rack.
6. Insert the back-up cylinder ring onto the steering rack and slide it until it contacts the oil seal (piston shaft side).
7. Apply grease to the steering rack engagement surface and to the perimeter of the engagement surface underside.
8. Insert the steering rack into the gear housing and press in until the back-up cylinder ring and oil seal (pinion shaft side) contacts the end of the gear
housing.
CAUTION:
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When inserting the steering rack, be careful not to deform or damage the oil seal (piston shaft side) and seal ring.; When inserting the steering
rack, assemble slowly and do not apply excessive force so as to prevent deformation and damage to the oil seal (piston shaft side) and the seal
ring.
9. Press the steering rack using the SSTs and the press, and assemble the oil seal (piston shaft side) and the back-up cylinder ring.
