Mounting Bushing Assembly Note

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Apply soapy water to the rubber part of the mounting bushing.
Press the mounting bushing until the mounting bushing end comes out completely from the gear housing using the SSTs and a press.

Fig 1: Installing Mounting Bushing
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Fig 2: Installing Mounting Bushing Beyond Center Position
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Reverse the gear housing, then press the mounting bushing until the mounting bushing end comes out completely from the other side. At this time, mounting bushing end and steel pipe are aligned.

Fig 3: Centering Mounting Bushing
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