MDX V6-3471cc 3.5L (2002)
11. Drill a 3 mm (0.12 inch) diameter hole about 2.5 - 3.0 mm (0.10 - 0.12 inch) in depth in the staked point (A) on the cylinder. Do not allow metal
shavings to enter the cylinder housing. After removing the cylinder end (B), remove any burrs at the staked point.
12. Attach the yoke of a universal puller (A) to the steering gearbox mounts with bolts. Clamp the yoke in a vise with soft jaws as shown, then loosen
and remove the cylinder end (B). Do not clamp the cylinder housing or gearbox housing in the vise.
13. Install a commercially available bearing separator (A) on the gearbox housing as shown.
14. Place an appropriately sized deep socket wrench (B) on the steering rack (C).
15. Set the steering gearbox in a press so the gearbox housing points upward, then press the cylinder end seal (D) and steering rack out of the gearbox.
Hold the steering rack to keep it from falling when pressed clear. Be careful not to damage the inner surface of the cylinder housing with the tool.
16. Remove the cylinder end seal from the steering rack.
