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Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

  1. Apply soapy water to the rubber part of the mounting rubber.
  2. Install the mounting rubber so that two notches of the mounting rubber are parallel to the steering rack.
  3. 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 Using Special Service Tool & Press
    G00975776Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Reverse the gear housing, then press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out completely from the other side. At this time, make sure that the mounting rubber and steel pipe are aligned.
    Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Rubber & Steel Pipe Are Aligned
    G00975777Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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