MDX V6-3471cc 3.5L (2002)
17. Carefully pry the piston seal ring (A) and O-ring (B) off the rack piston. Be careful not to damage the inside of the seal ring groove and piston
edges when removing the seal ring.
18. Install a washer (O.D.27.5 mm, HES P/N 94103-10400)(A) so it will fit through the rack guide hole of the gearbox housing, then position the
washer on the cylinder end seal (B). Make sure that the washer is securely positioned on the cylinder end seal edges.
19. Install the socket wrench with a 27.5 mm O.D. (A) onto the 24" long 3/8" drive extension (B), and carefully place it on the washer (C).
20. Set the steering gearbox in a press so the gearbox housing points upward, then push out the cylinder end seal (D) 5 - 6 mm (0.20 - 0.24 inch) by
pressing the 24" long 3/8" drive extension end.
21. Remove the steering gearbox from the press, and remove the washer from the gearbox inside.
