Eclipse V6-3.0L SOHC (2003)
Using a socket, remove the oil seal and the ball bearing from the valve housing simultaneously.
<<F>> CIRCLIP REMOVAL
CAUTION: If the rack stopper is first turned counterclockwise, the circlip will get caught in the slot in the housing and the rack stopper will not
turn.
1. Turn the rack stopper clockwise until the end of the circlip comes out of the slot in the rack housing.
2. Turn the rack stopper counterclockwise to remove the circlip.
<<G>> RACK REMOVAL
Pull out the rack slowly. Take out the rack stopper and the rack bushing at the same time.
<<H>> OIL SEAL REMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not damage the oil seal press fitting surface.
Partially bend the oil seal and remove it from the rack bushing.
<<I>> BALL BEARING REMOVAL
Use a brass bar or special tool MB990939 to remove the ball bearing from the gear housing.
<<J>> NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING REMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not open special tool MB991120 excessively to prevent damaging housing interior.
