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Oil Seal, Inner Guide Assembly Note

  1. Install a new O-ring and new seal ring to the rack's piston.
  2. After installing the seal ring, seat it properly at the piston circumference.
  3. Install a new oil seal and inner guide to the SST  .
    Fig 1: Assembling Oil Seal Inner Guide
    G01175100Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. 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 & Inner Guide At Edge Of Steering Rack's Pinion
    G01175101Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. After mounting the steering rack to the gear housing, use a press to install the oil seal and inner guide to the correct position.
    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.