Eclipse RS FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (1997)
f.
Circlip removal (23).
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.
CAUTION: Note that 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.
g. Rack removal (26).
Pull out the rack slowly.
At this time also take out the rack stopper and the rack bushing simultaneously.
h. Oil seal removal (28).
Partially bend oil seal and remove from rack bushing.
CAUTION: Do not damage oil seal press fitting surface.
i.
Ball bearing removal (31).
Use a brass bar or special tool to remove the ball bearing from the gear housing.
