Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 739

Power Steering Gearbox
Disassembly (cont'd)
31. Using a cutter or an equivalent tool, cut the valve
seal ring and O-ring at the groove the pinion shaft.
Remove the valve seal ring and O-ring.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the edges of
the pinion shaft groove and outer surface when
removing the valve seal ring and O-ring.
32. Remove the valve oil seal and backup ring ('96 - 98
models) or wave washer ('99 - 01 models) from the
pinion shaft.
NOTE:
• Inspect the ball bearing by rotating the outer
race slowly. If there is any excessive play, re-
place the pinion shaft and sleeve as an assem-
bly.
• The pinion shaft and sleeve are a precise fit; do not
intermix old and new pinion shafts and sleeves.
33. Press the valve oil seal and roller bearing out of the
valve housing using a hydraulic press and the spe-
cial tool shown below.
Assist control valve unit:
34. Remove the cap from the valve body.
35. Remove the cap seal from the cap.
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