Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 733

Fig. 83: Prying The Piston Seal Ring & O-Ring Off The Rack Piston 

19. Before removing the valve housing (A), apply vinyl tape (B) to the splines on the pinion shaft. 

 

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Fig. 84: Pressing Valve Housing From The Pinion Shaft/Valve 

20. Separate the valve housing from the pinion shaft/valve using a press.  

21. With your finger, check the inner wall of the valve housing where the seal ring slides. If there is a step in 

the wall, the housing is worn. Replace it. 

NOTE:

There may be sliding marks from the seal ring on the wall of the valve 

 

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Fig. 85: Checking The Inner Wall Of The Valve Housing 

22. Check for wear, burrs, and other damage to the edges of the grooves in the sleeve. 

housing. Replace the valve housing only if the wall is stepped.

NOTE:

The pinion shaft and sleeve are a precision matched set. If either the 
pinion shaft or sleeve must be replaced, replace both parts as a set.

 

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Fig. 86: Checking The Edges Of The Grooves In The Sleeve 

23. Remove the snap ring (A) and sleeve (B) from the pinion shaft. 

 

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