Eclipse L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo 16 Valve (1996)
a. Tie rod/tab washer removal (8 & 9).
Unstake the tab washer which fixes the tie rod and rack with a chisel.
b. Rack support cover removal (11).
Using the special tool, remove the rack support cover from the gear box.
c. Oil seal/pinion and valve assembly removal (17 & 18).
Using a plastic hammer, gently tap the pinion to remove it.
d. Seal ring removal (19 & 29).
Cut the seal ring and remove it from the pinion and valve assembly and the rack.
CAUTION: When cutting the seal ring, be careful not to damage the pinion and valve assembly or the rack.
e. Ball bearing/oil seal removal (20 & 21).
Using a socket, remove the oil seal and the ball bearing from the valve housing simultaneously.