CL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2001)
21. With your finger check the inner wall of the valve housing where the seal ring slides. If there is a step in the wall, the housing is worn. Replace it.
NOTE: There may be sliding marks from the seal ring on the wall of the valve housing. Replace the valve housing only if the wall is stepped.
22. Check for wear, burrs and other damage to the edges of the grooves in the sleeve.
NOTE: The pinion shaft and sleeve are a precision matched set. If either the pinion shaft or sleeve must be replaced, replace both parts as a set.
23. Remove the snap ring (A) and sleeve (B) from the pinion shaft.
24. Using a cutter or an equivalent tool, cut and remove the four seal rings from the sleeve. Be careful not to damage the edges of the sleeve grooves
and outer surface when removing the seal rings.
