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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1999626 ES, 2.5 D, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 542 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLYOIL SEAL, INNER GUIDE ASSEMBLY NOTE
1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, Standard
Oil Seal, Inner Guide Assembly Note
1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, StandardSECTION Oil Seal, Inner Guide Assembly Note
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- Install a new O-ring and a new seal ring to the rack's piston.
- After installing the seal ring, seat it properly at the piston circumference.
- Apply grease to a new oil seal and inner guide.
- Install the oil seal to the SST .
- Using the SST , place the oil seal and inner guide at the edge of the steering rack's pinion, and remove the SST .
- After installing the steering rack to the gear housing, press the oil seal and inner guide using the SSTs until the force required suddenly increases.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.