Avalon XL V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1997)
2. Install oil seal.
a. Coat a new oil seal lip with power steering fluid.
b. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09950 - 60010 (09951 - 00240, 09951 - 00430, 09952 - 06010), 09950 - 70010 (09951 - 07360), press in
the oil seal.
CAUTION:
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Make sure to install the oil seal facing the correct direction.
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Take care that the oil seal does not get reversed as you install it.
3. Install steering rack.
a. Install SST 09631 - 33010 to the rack.
NOTE: If necessary, scrape the burrs off the rack tee end and burnish.
b. Coat the SST with power steering fluid.
c. Install the rack into the rack housing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip.
d. Remove SST.