Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual page 1156

13. Remove the rack stop (A), rack bushing (B) and
steering rack (C) from the steering gearbox.
B
A
14. Remove the O-ring (A) and cylinder end seal (B)
from the rack bushing (C).
15. Carefully pry the piston seal ring (A) and O-ring (B)
off the rack piston. Be careful not to damage the
inside of seal ring groove and piston edges when
removing the seal ring.
B
C
B
C
A
A
16. Install a washer (O.D. 27.5 mm, P/N 94103-10400)
(A) so it will fit through the rack guide hole of the
gearbox housing, then position the washer on the
cylinder end seal (B). Make sure that the washer is
securely positioned on the cylinder end seal edges.
A
B
17. Install the socket wrench with a 27.5 mm O.D. (A)
onto the 24'' long 3/8'' drive extension (B), and
carefully place it on the washer (C).
C
D
E
18. Install a commercially available bearing separator
(D) on the gearbox housing. Set the steering
gearbox in a press so the gearbox housing points
upward, then push out the cylinder end seal (E)
5 6 mm (0.20 0.24 in.) by pressing on the 24''
long 3/8'' drive extension end.
19. Remove the steering gearbox from the press, and
remove the washer from the gearbox.
B
A
5 6 mm
(0.20 0.24 in.)
(cont'd)
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