Forester S F4-2.5L DOHC (1998)
1. Using a sharp pointed pliers, rotate the rack stopper in the direction of the arrow until the end of the circlip comes out of the stopper. Rotate the
circlip in the opposite direction and pull it out.
2. Pull rack assembly from cylinder side, and draw out rack bushing and rack stopper together with rack assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to contact rack to inner wall of cylinder when drawing out. Any scratch on cylinder inner wall will cause oil leakage.
3. Remove rack bushing and rack stopper from rack assembly.
CAUTION: Do not reuse removed rack bushing and circlip.
VALVE HOUSING OIL SEAL
Specified steering grease: VALIANT GREASE ME (Part No. 003608001)
1. Using Special Tool (ST) and press, remove dust seal, oil seal and special bearing from valve housing.
ST 34099FA120 INSTALLER & REMOVER SEAL
CAUTION:
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Do not apply a force to end surface of valve housing.
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Do not reuse oil seal after removal.
2. Apply a coat of specified power steering fluid to inner wall of valve housing.
