Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 736

18. Remove the cylinder end seal from the steering
rack.
19. Turn the special tool so it will fit through the end of
the gearbox housing, then position special tool on
the backup ring as shown below.
NOTE: Make sure that the special tool is securely
positioned on the backup ring edges.
20. Insert a 24" long 3/8" drive extension into the cylin-
der and the special tool from the gearbox side.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the inside sur-
face of the cylinder wall with the tools.
21. Set the gearbox housing in a press, then press out
the cylinder end seal and backup ring from the
gearbox housing.
CAUTION:
• Keep the tool straight to avoid damaging the
• Use a press to remove the cylinder end seal. Do
CYLINDER END
SEAL REMOVER
ATTACHMENT
07TAF-SZ50100
cylinder wall. Check the tool angle, and correct it
if necessary, when removing the cylinder end
seal.
not try to remove the seal by striking the tool. It
will break the backup ring, and the cylinder end
seal will remain in the gearbox housing.
CYLINDER END SEAL
REMOVER ATTACHMENT
07TAF-SZ50100