RL V6-3474cc 3.5L (1998)
43. Grease the steering rack teeth, then insert the steering rack into the gearbox housing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to inner surface of the cylinder wall with the rack edges.
44. Insert 6" long 3/8" drive extension and the special tool into the steering rack.
45. Install the cylinder end seal into the bottom of the cylinder by pressing on the tool with a press.
CAUTION: Do not push on the tool with excessive force as it may damage the cylinder end seal.
46. Wrap vinyl tape around the rack end edges, and coat the surface of the tape with the power steering fluid.
NOTE: Make sure that the vinyl tape is wrapped carefully so that there is no stepped portion.
47. Coat the inside surface of the new cylinder end seal with power steering fluid.
48. Install the cylinder end seal onto the steering rack with its grooved side toward the piston.
CAUTION: When installing the cylinder end seal, be careful not to damage the sealing lip face of the seal with the edges of the steering rack.
49. Remove the vinyl tape from the steering rack, then push in the cylinder end seal with your finger.
NOTE:
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Remove any residue of tape adhesive.
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Take care not to damage the cylinder end seal with the threads and burrs at the staked position of the gearbox housing.
