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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 projections of the mounting rubber are parallel to the steering rack as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Mounting Rubber Installation Position
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  3. Press fit the ear portion of the mounting rubber (lower side) using the SSTs  until it projects from the gear housing as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Pressing Ear Portion Of Mounting Rubber (Lower Side) Using SSTs
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    NOTE:
    • Press fit the ear portion of the mounting rubber (upper side) until it partially enters the gear housing.
  4. Reverse the gear housing, then press fit the mounting rubber using the SSTs  and the press until the mounting rubber ear portion (upper side) contacts the gear housing.
    Fig 3: Pressing Mounting Rubber Using SSTs
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  5. Verify that both mounting rubber ears are correctly assembled with no gaps between them and the gear housing as shown in the figure.
    Fig 4: Identifying Mounting Rubber And Gear Housing
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    • If there are gaps, readjust their positions using the SSTs  and the press.