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Gearbox Mount Cushion Replacement

  1. Remove the steering gearbox (see STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL  ).
  2. Position the 34 mm socket wrench (A) on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer (B), 10 x 105 mm flange bolt (C) and the 10 mm nut (D) as shown in Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Positioning Socket Wrench On Flange Part Of Gearbox Housing With Washer, Flange Bolt And Nut
    G03661111Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Hold the flange bolt with a wrench, and tighten the nut with another wrench. Remove the gearbox mount cushion (E).
  4. Apply a mild soap and water solution to the new gearbox mount cushion surface (A), then place it on the gearbox mounting cushion hole.
    Fig 2: Applying Mild Soap And Water To Gearbox Mount Cushion Surface
    G03661112Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Position the 34 mm socket wrench on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer, flange bolt, and the nut as shown in Fig 2.
  6. Install the gearbox mount cushion by tightening the nut until the mount cushion edges (B) properly fit on the gearbox flange surface.
  7. Install the steering gearbox (see STEERING GEARBOX INSTALLATION  ).