Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1314

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17. Install a commercially available bearing separator
(A) on the gearbox housing as shown.
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18. Place an appropriate size deep socket wrench (B)
on the steering rack (C).
19. Set the steering gearbox in a press so the gearbox
housing side points upward, then press the
cylinder end seal (D) and steering rack out of the
steering gearbox. Hold the steering rack to keep it
from falling when pressed clear. Be careful not to
damage the inner surface of the cylinder side on
the gearbox housing with the tool.
20. Carefully pry the piston seal ring (A) and O-ring (B)
off the rack piston. Be careful not to damage the
inside of the seal ring groove and piston edges
when removing the seal ring.
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A
B
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21. Turn the cylinder end seal remover attachment so it
will fit through the rack guide hole of the gearbox
housing, then position the seal remover on the
B
backup ring (A). Make sure that the seal remover is
securely positioned on the backup ring.
C
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D
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A
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22. Insert a 24'' long 3/8'' drive extension (A), on the
cylinder end seal remover attachment. Place the
gearbox housing in a press, then remove the
backup ring (B) and cylinder end seal (C) from the
gearbox housing by pressing on the 24'' long 3/8''
drive extension.
Note these items when pressing the backup ring
and cylinder end seal:
• Keep the tool straight to avoid damaging the
cylinder wall. Check the tool angle, and correct it
if necessary, when removing the backup ring and
cylinder end seal.
• Use a press to remove the backup ring and
cylinder end seal. Do not try to remove the
backup ring and cylinder end seal by striking the
tool; striking the tool would break the backup ring
A
and cylinder end seal, and the backup ring and
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cylinder end seal would remain in the gearbox
housing.
A
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C B
Replace. Replace.
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