Pinion Shaft Component Assembly Note

Wrap vinyl tape to the end of the pinion shaft at the position 50 mm {2.0 in} from the end of the piston shaft, and apply ATF to the surface.

Fig 1: Identifying Vinyl Tape Area On End Of Pinion Shaft
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Assemble the pinion shaft component to the valve housing using a press and steel plate.
Remove the vinyl tape wrapped around the pinion shaft.

Fig 2: View Of Installing Pinion Shaft Component To Valve Housing
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