Oil Seal Assembly Note 1

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Install a new O-ring and new seal ring to the rack piston.
After installing the seal ring, seat it properly at the piston circumference.
Install a new oil seal to the SST (49 B032 319) using the SST (49 B032 318).
Remove the SST (49 B032 318).

Fig 1: Assembling Oil Seal (1 Of 3)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Using the SST, place the oil seal at the edge of the steering rack's piston and remove the SST.
Install a new inner guide to the steering rack.
CAUTION:
- When pressing in, do not apply a load pressure of more than 39.2 MPa {400 kgf/cm² , 5,690 psi}. Doing so will damage the oil seal and inner guide.
Fig 2: Assembling Oil Seal (2 Of 3)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
After installing the steering rack to the gear housing, press the oil seal and inner guide using the SST until the force required suddenly increases.

Fig 3: Assembling Oil Seal (3 Of 3)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.