Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 858

21. Insert the special tools into the cylinder.
Make sure the attachment (A) of the special tools is
securely positioned on the bushing edges (B).
Place the cylinder in a press, then remove the
cylinder end seal {C), backup ring (D), and bushing
(B) from the cylinder by pressing on the special tool
e n d .
Note the items when pressing the cylinder end
s e a l :
. Keep tool straight to avoid damaging the cylinder
wall. Check the tool angle, and correct it if
necessary, when removing the cylinder end seal.
. Use a press to remove the cylinder end seal. Do
not try to remove the seal by striking the tool;
striking the tool would break the cylinder end
seal, and the seal would remain in the cylinder.
2 2 .
24.
23. Carefully prythe piston seal ring (A) and O-ring (B)
off the rack piston. Be careful not to damage the
inside ofthe seal ring groove and piston edges
when removing the seal ring,
Before removing the valve housing (A). apply vinyl
tape (B) to the splines on the pinion shaft.
Separate the valve housing from the pinion shafv
valve using a press,
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