Civic Hatchback L4-1.6L SOHC (16 Valve) (1996)
28. Using a cutter or an equivalent tool, cut and remove the four seal rings from the sleeve.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the edges of the sleeve grooves and outer surface when removing the seal rings.
29. Using a cutter or an equivalent tool, cut the valve seal ring and O-ring at the groove the pinion shaft. Remove the valve seal ring and O-ring.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the edges of the pinion shaft groove and outer surface when removing the valve seal ring and O-ring.
30. Remove the valve oil seal and backup ring from the pinion shaft.
NOTE:
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Inspect the ball bearing by rotating the outer race slowly. If there is any excessive play, replace the pinion shaft and sleeve as an assembly.
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The pinion shaft and sleeve are a precise fit; do not intermix old and new pinion shafts and sleeves.