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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.
    NOTE:
    • Press fit the ear portion of the mounting rubber (upper side) until it partially enters the gear housing.
    Fig 1: Pressing Ear Portion Of Mounting Rubber Using SST Tool (Lower Side)
    G09783344Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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 Ear Portion Of Mounting Rubber Using SST Tool (Upper Side)
    G09783345Courtesy 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.
    • If there are gaps, readjust their positions using the SSTs  and the press.
      Fig 3: Identifying Mounting Rubber And Gear Housing
      G09783346Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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