Subaru SVX 1992 Manual page 769

STEERING SYSTEM [W3C0I 4-3
(1) Using a small rod, pry out oil seal.
a. Be careful not to scratch oil seal groove on holder
ASSY . A scratch may cause oil leaks .
b . Be careful not to scratch mating surfaces of holder
ASSY and rack. A scratch may cause oil leaks.
c . Check rack bushing for wear or damage ; replace as
required .
d . Discard oil seal and O-ring after removal ; replace
with new ones.
(2) Remove O-ring .
(3) Apply a coat of grease to oil seal groove in holder
ASSY.
(4) Install a new oil seal and O-ring .
17) Removal of rack piston seal ring and O-ring
(1) Using a sharp-edged, long rod, remove seal ring
and O-ring from rack piston .
Be careful not to scratch outer surface of rack piston
and seal ring groove. A scratch may reduce the sealing
effect, resulting in faulty piston operation.
Sharp-edged, long rod
Seal ring
O-ring
84-979
Fig. 72
(4) Apply a coat of grease to inner surface of
FORMER (special tool) and insert rack piston into it .
Leave FORMER at least 10 minutes until seal ring
settles down in place .
Be careful not to scratch rack, piston and seal ring
during installation .
FORMER
Seal ring
(34099PA000)
O-ring
Fig. 71
(2) Wash clean rack piston .
(3) Install O-ring and seal ring in groove on rack
piston .
a. Do not expand O-ring and seal ring more than
necessary.
b. To facilitate installation of seal ring, first position
one half of entire seal ring in groove. Then slowly
position the second half using a spatula, as shown.
04-292
Fig. 73
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