Diamante Sedan V6-3.5L SOHC (1999)
1. Turn the rack stopper in a clockwise direction so that the circlip end emerges from the cylinder slot.
2. Turn the stopper counterclockwise and remove the circlip.
NOTE: Do not turn the stopper counterclockwise first as this will cause the circlip to jam in the housing groove, making further rotation
impossible.
<G> Rack Bush/Rack Assembly
1. Pull out the rack slowly and remove the rack bush at the same time.
<H> Oil Seal
1. Use a pipe, [outside diameter 23mm] or similar tool to remove the oil seal and back up washer.
Service Points Of Reassembly
>A< Oil Seal
1. Apply a coating of the specified fluid to the inside and outside of the oil seal.
2. Place the oil seal and back up washer on the seal installer.
3. Slowly insert the installer into the gear housing from the gear steel tube end.
NOTE: Ensure installer is aligned with gear steel tube during insertion to prevent damage and distortion to the seal.
>B< RACK ASSEMBLY
1. Re-tap the tie rod threads using a M16 x 1.5 tap.
