Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual page 1159

Power Steering
Steering Gearbox Overhaul (cont'd)
34. Wrap vinyl tape around the rack end edges, and
coat the surface of the tape with power steering
fluid. Make sure that the vinyl tape is wrapped
carefully so there is no stepped portion.
35. Coat the inside surface of the new cylinder end seal
(A) with power steering fluid, then press it into the
rack bushing (B) using the special tools.
NOTE: The open end of the seal should be facing
down.
A
C
36. Coat the new O-ring (C) with power steering fluid,
and carefully fit it in the groove of the rack bushing.
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B
37. Install the rack bushing onto the steering rack with
cylinder end seal grooved side toward the piston.
Push in the rack bushing with your finger.
38. Remove the vinyl tape from the steering rack, then
remove any adhesive residue.
39. Install the rack stop (A) onto the steering rack so the
hole (B) is aligned with the slot (C) on the steering
rack.
B
A
C