Pinion Shaft Component Assembly Note

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Install the pinion shaft component into the valve housing (this can be done by hand).
Press the oil seal into the valve housing using the SST .
CAUTION:
- Temporarily secure the tie rod.
- Otherwise, the seal could be scratched when the rack moves all the way to the stroke end.
- Insert the valve housing component into the gear housing.
- Secure the pinion end and the lower ball bearing on the inside with the locknut.
Fig 1: Pressing Oil Seal Into Valve Housing
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.