Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

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Apply soapy water to the rubber part of the mounting rubber.
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 SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Reverse the gear housing, then press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out completely from the other side. At this time, verify that the mounting rubber and steel pipe are aligned.

Fig 2: Pressing Mounting Rubber
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.