Gearbox Mount Cushion Replacement

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Remove the steering gearbox (see STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL ).
Position the 34 mm socket (A) on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer (B), a 10 x 105 mm flange bolt (C), and a 10 mm nut (D) as shown.

Fig 1: Identifying Socket, Gearbox Housing With Washer, Flange And Gearbox Mount Cushion
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Hold the flange bolt with a wrench, and tighten the nut with a wrench. Remove the gearbox mount cushion (E).
Apply a mild soap and water solution to the new gearbox mount cushion surface (A), then place it on the gearbox mounting cushion hole.

Fig 2: Identifying Gearbox Mount Cushion And Gearbox Mount Cushion Surface
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Position the 34 mm socket (B) on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer, a flange bolt, and a nut as shown.
Install the gearbox mount cushion by tightening the nut until the mount cushion edges (A) contact the gearbox flange surface (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Mount Cushion Edges And Contact Gearbox Flange Surface
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the steering gearbox (see STEERING GEARBOX INSTALLATION ).