Oil Seal, Inner Guide Assembly Note

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

Fig 1: Installing New Oil Seal And Inner Guide To SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Using the SST , place the oil seal and inner guide at the edge of the steering rack's pinion, and remove the SST .
After mounting the steering rack to the gear housing, use a press to install the oil seal and inner guide to the correct position.

Fig 2: Placing Oil Seal And Inner Guide At Edge Of Steering Rack's Pinion
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
- When pressing in, do not apply a load pressure of more than 39,227 kPa {400 kgf/cm2, 5,688 psi}.
- Doing so will damage the oil seal and inner guide.
- Apply grease to the seal ring, oil seal and inner guide.