Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 205

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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Fig. 87: Removing The Snap Ring & Sleeve From The Pinion Shaft

24. Using a cutter or an equivalent tool, cut and remove the four seal rings from the sleeve. Be careful not to

damage the edges of the sleeve grooves and outer surface when removing the seal rings.

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