CL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2001)
37. Apply power steering fluid to the surface of the special tool. Slip two new seal rings (A) over the special tool from the smaller diameter end, and
expand them. Install only two rings at a time from each end of the pinion shaft sleeve (B).
Note these items when installing the seal ring:
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Do not over-expand the seal ring. Install the resin seal rings with care so as not to damage them. After installation, be sure to contract the seal
rings using the special tool (sizing tool).
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There are two types of sleeve seal rings: black and brown. Do not mix the different types of rings as they are not compatible.
38. Align the special tool with each groove in the sleeve, and slide a sleeve seal ring into each groove. After installation, compress the seal rings with
your fingers temporarily.
39. Apply power steering fluid to the seal rings on the sleeve, and to the entire inside surface of the special tool, then slowly insert the sleeve into the
special tool.
40. Move the sleeve back and forth several times to make the seal rings snugly fit in the sleeve. Be sure that the seal rings are not twisted.
41. Apply power steering fluid to the surface of the pinion shaft (A). Slide the sleeve (B) onto the pinion shaft by aligning the locating pin (C) on the
inside of the sleeve with the cutout (D) in the shaft. Then install the new snap ring (E) securely in the pinion shaft groove.
Note these items during reassembly:
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Be careful not to damage the valve seal ring when inserting the sleeve.
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Install the circlip with its radiused side facing in.
