3.2TL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2002)
25. Using a cutter or an equivalent tool, cut the valve seal ring (A) and O-ring (B) at the groove (C) in the pinion shaft. Remove the valve seal ring and
O-ring. Be careful not to damage the edges of the pinion shaft groove and outer surface when removing the valve seal ring and O-ring.
26. Remove the valve oil seal (A) and wave washer (B) from the pinion shaft.
Note these items during disassembly:
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Inspect the ball bearing (C) by rotating the outer race slowly. If there is any excessive play, replace the pinion shaft and sleeve as an assembly.
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The pinion shaft and sleeve are a precise fit; do not intermix old and new pinion shafts and sleeves.
27. Press the valve oil seal (A) and bushing (B) out of the valve housing using a hydraulic press and special tool.
28. Clean the disassembled parts with s9olvent, and dry them with compressed air. Do not dip rubber parts in the solvent.
Reassembly
