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Oil Seal, Inner Guide Assembly Note

  1. Install a new O-ring and a new seal ring to the rack's piston.
  2. After installing the seal ring, seat it properly at the piston circumference.
  3. Apply grease to a new oil seal and inner guide.
  4. Install the oil seal to the SSTs  .
    Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal To SSTs
    G04326557Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. 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: Placing Oil Seal And Inner Guide Using SST
    G04326558Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. 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: Pressing Oil Seal And Inner Guide Using SSTs
    G04326559Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.