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Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

  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: Installing Mounting Rubber Using Special Service Tool
    G00997854Courtesy 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, mounting rubber end and steel pipe are aligned.
    Fig 2: Aligning Mounting Rubber End & Steel Pipe
    G00997855Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.