Honda 2002 Accord Manual page 779

12. Install the bearing separator (A) on the gearbox
housing as s h o w n .
13. Place a appropriate size deep socket w r e n c h (B) on
the steering rack (C).
14. Set the steering gearbox in a press so the left side
points u p w a r d , then press the cylinder end seal (D)
and steering rack out of the gearbox. Hold the
steering rack to keep it f r o m falling w h e n pressed
clear. Be careful not to damage the inner surface of
the cylinder housing w i t h the tool.
15. Remove the cylinder end seal f r o m the steering
rack.
16. Insert a 2 4 " long, 3/8" drive extension (A) and the
special tool into the cylinder f r o m the left side.
Make sure that the special tool is securely
positioned on the backup ring edges. Be careful not
to damage the inner surface of the cylinder w i t h the
special t o o l .
0 7 N A D - S R 3 0 2 0 A
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