Spacer, Rubber and EPS CM Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the spacer and rubber to the steering column.
Install the EPS CM so that the projecting part of the EPS CM (rotor) is engaged with the notch in the rubber.

Fig 1: Rubber, Notch, EPS CM And Projecting Part
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CAUTION:
- When assembling the EPS CM, be careful not to pinch the torque sensor harness. If the torque sensor harness is damaged, replace the steering column.
NOTE:
- If the projecting part of the EPS CM (rotor) is not engaged with the notch in the rubber, adjust the position of the EPS CM projection (rotor).