Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 857

Power Steering
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Steering Gearbox Overhaul (cont'd)
Remove the special tool.
Pull on the cylinder to remove it from the gearbox
h o u s i n g . R e m o v e b o o t A a n d t h e s l i d e r g u i d e ( B )
from the cylinder.
1 7 . Check the slider guide for damage and cracks. Use
vernier calipers to measure the thickness of the
slider guide. lf the thickness is less than the service
l i m i t , r e p l a c e t h e s l i d e r g u i d e .
25.3 mm
(0.925 in.)
17-40
20.
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1 9 .
18. Remove and discard the stop ring (A) on the
c y l i n d e r b y e x p a n d i n g i t w i t h s n a p r i n g p l i e r s .
Remove and discard the lock screw (B).
Set the cylinder housing (A) in a press so the
cylinder side points downward, then press the
cylinder end seal (B) and steering rack (C) out of the
cylinder. Hold the rack to keep it from falling when
pressed clear.
Remove the cylinder end seal from the steering
rack.
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