Pinion And Valve Assembly

Remove snap ring using snap ring pliers.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse removed snap ring.
- Be careful not to scratch pinion and valve assembly.
Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Pliers
Press out bearing together with backing washer using pipe of I.D. 38.5 to 39.5 mm (1.516 to 1.555 in) and press.
CAUTION: Do not reuse removed bearing.

Fig 2: Pressing Out Bearing With Backing Washer Using Pipe & Press
Remove oil seal.
CAUTION: Do not reuse removed oil seal.
Put vinyl tape around pinion shaft splines to protect oil seal from damage.
Fit pinion and valve assembly into valve housing.
NOTE: Apply specified power steering fluid to outer diameter surface of input shaft and outer surface of valve body seal ring, and pay special attention not to damage seal when inserting pinion and valve assembly.
Secure valve assembly to ST1 and ST2.
Put ST3 over pinion, and insert oil seal, then force-fit oil seal into housing using ST4.
ST1 926370000 INSTALLER A

ST2 34099FA100 STAND BASE

ST3 926360000 INSTALLER A

ST4 927620000 INSTALLER B

Fig 3: Installing Oil Seal
NOTE:
- Apply specified power steering fluid to oil seal and ST3, being careful not to damage oil seal lip.
- Push oil seal until ST3 contacts housing end face.
Remove ST3, and fit backing washer.
Force-fit ball bearing using ST3.
ST1 926370000 INSTALLER A

ST2 34099FA100 STAND BASE

ST3 927640000 INSTALLER B

Fig 4: Installing Force-Fit Ball Bearing Using ST3

NOTE: Be careful not to tilt ball bearing during installation.
Install snap ring using snap ring pliers.
NOTE: Rotate snap ring to check for proper installation.