Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 735

Power Steering Gearbox
Disassembly (cont'd)
11. Remove the two flange bolts, then remove the valve
body unit from the gearbox (see page
body unit disassembly).
12. Drill a 3 mm (0.12 in) diameter hole approximately
2.5 - 3.0 mm (0.10 - 0.12 in) in depth in the staked-
point on the cylinder.
NOTE:
• Do not allow metal shavings to enter the cylinder.
• After removing the cylinder end, remove any
burrs at the stake point.
13. Install the special tool on the gearbox housing.
17-36 for valve
14. Clamp the tool in a vise with soft jaws as shown,
15. Remove the gearbox housing from the vise, and set
16. Insert a 6" long, 3/8" drive extension into the spe-
CYLINDER END SEAL
REMOVER ATTACHMENT
07NAD-SR3020A
17. Press the cylinder end seal and steering rack out of
CAUTION: Do not clamp the cylinder housing.
then loosen and remove the cylinder end.
it in a press so the gearbox points upward.
cial tool.
the gearbox housing.
NOTE: Hold the steering rack to keep it from falling
when pressed clear.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to inner sur-
face of the cylinder wall with the tool.