Disassembly

Fig. 14 Exploded View Of Steering Rack Assembly. MX-3, 323/Protege W/B6 Engine:

Disassemble power steering rack in numbered sequence shown in Fig. 14, noting the following:
1. Using tie rod end removal tool No. 49 H032 301 or equivalent, remove tie rod end.
2. Using locknut removal tool No. 49 B032 320 or equivalent, remove locknut.
3. Uncrimp housing cover using a .06 inch drill at crimped area. Do not us a larger drill or drill deeper than .06 inch or threads will be damaged.
4. Using spanner tool No. 49 B032 306 or equivalent remove plug.
5. Using bearing installation tool Nos. 49 B032 317 and 49 B032 316 or equivalent, remove oil seal and bearing.
6. Remove outer box using tool NO. 49 B032 307 or equivalent.
7. Using oil seal remover tool Nos. 49 F032 303 and 49 B032 308 or equivalent, remove inner oil seal.