Civic Sedan L4-1.6L SOHC (VTEC) (1996)
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21. Set the gearbox in a press, then press out the cylinder end seal and backup ring from the gearbox.
CAUTION:
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Keep the tool straight to avoid damaging the cylinder wall. Check the tool angle, and correct it if necessary, when removing the cylinder end
seal.
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Use a press to remove the cylinder end seal. Do not try to remove the seal by striking the tool. It will break the backup ring, and the cylinder
end seal will remain in the gearbox.
22. Carefully pry the piston seal ring and O-ring off the piston rack.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the inside of seal ring groove and piston edges when removing the seal ring.
23. Before removing the valve housing, apply vinyl tape to splines of the pinion shaft.
24. Separate the valve housing from the pinion shaft/valve using a press.
