Accord EX Coupe V6-3.0L (2001)
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40. Insert the end of the circlip (A) into the hole (B) of the rack stop (C). Turn the rack stop counterclockwise until the circlip is fully seated in the
rack stop.
41. Apply grease to the needle bearing (A) in the gearbox housing, and install the valve body unit (B) and gasket (C) by engaging the gears. Note the
valve body unit installation position (direction of line connections). Then loosely install the two flange bolts.
42. Install the nut (D) onto the pinion shaft end, and tighten to specified torque. After tightening, use a drift to stake the nut shoulder (E) against the
pinion shaft.
43. Apply sealant all the way around the threads on the end plug (F), install the end plug onto the gearbox housing, and tighten it to the specified
torque.
44. Tighten the flange bolts to the specified torque.
45. Before installing the cylinder lines, coat the new O-rings with power steering fluid, then install the lines.
Note these items during reassembly:
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Thoroughly clean the joints of the cylinder lines. The joints must be free of foreign material.
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Install the cylinder lines by tightening the flare nuts by hand first, then tighten the flare nuts to the specified torque.