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Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

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  1. Apply soapy water to the rubber part of the mounting rubber.
  2. Press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out completely from the gear housing using the SSTs  and a press.
    Fig 1: Pressing Mounting Rubber
    G01346363Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Reverse the gear housing, then press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out completely from the other side. At this time, verify that the mounting rubber and steel pipe are aligned.
    Fig 2: Verifying Proper Alignment Of Mounting Rubber & Steel Pipe
    G01346364Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.