Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual page 882

18. Remove the 12 mm bolt and nut from the steering
rack.
19. Remove the cylinder end seal from the steering
rack.
CYLINDER END SEAL
Replace.
STEERING RACK
20. Insert a 24" long, 3/8" drive extension and the spe-
cial tool into the cylinder from the left side. Make
sure that the special tool is securely positioned on
the backup ring edges. Be careful not damage to
inner surface of the cylinder with the special tool.
( 1
Press
,
24 "LONG 3/S" DRIVE EXTENSION
(Commercially available)
BACKUP RING
Replace.
CYLINDER END SEAL
Replace.
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_ _ CYLINDER END SEAL
REMOVER ATTACHMENT
07NAD - SR3020A
21. Set the gearbox in a press, then press out the cylin~
der end seal and backup ring from the gearbox.
Note these items when pressing the cylinder end
seal:
• 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.
• 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. Be careful not to damage the inside of
seal ring groove and piston edges when removing
the seal ring.
PISTON SEAL RING
Replace.
(cont'd)
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