Sebring Coupe V6-3.0L VIN H (2005)
Use a brass bar or special tool MB990939 to remove the ball bearing from the gear housing.
<<J>> NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING REMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not open special tool MB991120 excessively to prevent damaging housing interior.
Use special tool MB991120 to remove the needle roller bearing from the rack housing.
<<K>> OIL SEAL REMOVAL
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the inner surface of the rack cylinder of the gear housing.
Use a piece of pipe or similar tool to remove the oil seal from the gear housing.
ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
1. Apply a coating of DIAMOND ATF to the both sides of the oil seal.
2. Using special tools MB991199 and MB991197, press the oil seal into the rack housing.
>>B<< NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING/BALL BEARING INSTALLATION
1. Apply DIAMOND ATF to housing, bearing and oil seal press fitting surface.
CAUTION: Press-fit straight. The valve housing is aluminum, and may become deformed if press-fit on an angle.