Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (2000)
5. Fit snap ring in snap ring groove using snap ring pliers.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch oil seal with snap ring pliers.
NOTE: Rotate snap ring to check for proper installation.
PINION AND VALVE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove snap ring using snap ring pliers.
CAUTION:
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Do not reuse removed snap ring.
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Be careful not to scratch pinion and valve assembly.
2. Press out bearing together with backing washer using pipe of I.D. 38.5 to 39.5 mm (1.516 to 1.555 inch) and press.
CAUTION: Do not reuse removed bearing.
3. Remove oil seal.
CAUTION: Do not reuse removed oil seal.
4. Put vinyl tape around pinion shaft splines to protect oil seal from damage.
5. Fit pinion and valve assembly into valve housing.
NOTE: Apply specified power steering fluid to outer diameter surface of input shaft and outer surface of valve body seal ring, and pay special
attention not to damage seal when inserting pinion and valve assembly.
6. Secure valve assembly to ST1 and ST2.
