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Sleeve, Clip Assembly Note

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  1. Apply ATF to the inner surface of the SST  (49 E032 306).
  2. Slowly insert the sleeve into the SST  while tilting it to each end, and seat the seal ring.
  3. Apply ATF to the inner surface of the sleeve and to the pinion shaft.
    Fig 1: Inserting Sleeve Into SST
    G06200271Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Align the pin of the sleeve inner surface with the pinion shaft notch as shown in the figure, and assemble the sleeve to the pinion shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • When assembling the sleeve, be careful not to deform or damage the seal ring assembled to the pinion shaft. When assembling the sleeve, assemble slowly and do not apply excessive force so as to prevent deformation and damage to the seal ring.
      Fig 2: Identifying Pin And Pinion Shaft Notch
      G06200272Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Assemble the clip to the groove of the pinion shaft as shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: Identifying Clip
    G06200273Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.