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Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

  1. Apply soapy water to the rubber part of the mounting rubber.
  2. 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 1: Pressing Ear Portion Of Mounting Rubber
    G09786361Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Press fit the ear portion of the mounting rubber (upper side) until it partially enters the gear housing.
  3. 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 2: Pressing Mounting Rubber Using SST
    G09786362Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Verify that both mounting rubber ears are correctly assembled with no gaps between them and the gear housing as shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: Locating Mounting Rubber Ears Position
    G09786363Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If there are gaps, readjust their positions using the SSTs and the press.