Oil Seal, Inner Guide Assembly Note

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Install a new O-ring and a new seal ring to the rack's piston.
After installing the seal ring, seat it properly at the piston circumference.
Apply grease to a new oil seal and inner guide.
Install the oil seal to the SST .

Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal To SST
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Using the SST , place the oil seal and inner guide at the edge of the steering rack's pinion, and remove the SST .

Fig 2: Installing Oil Seal To Steering Rack
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After installing the steering rack to the gear housing, press the oil seal and inner guide using the SSTs until the force required suddenly increases.

Fig 3: Installing Steering Rack To Gear Housing
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