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Gearbox Mount Cushion Replacement

  1. Remove the steering gearbox (see STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  2. Position a 36 mm socket (A) on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer (B), a 10 x 150 mm flange bolt (C) and a 10 mm nut (D) as shown below.
    Fig 1: Identifying Socket, Washer, Gearbox Mount Cushion, Flange Bolt And Nut
    G08070198Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Hold the flange bolt with a wrench, and tighten the nut with a 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 the mount cushion on the gearbox mounting cushion hole.
    Fig 2: Identifying Gearbox Mount Cushion Surface And Socket
    G08070199Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Position a 36 mm socket (B) on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer, a flange bolt, and the nut as shown above.
  6. Install the gearbox mount cushion by tightening the nut until the mount cushion edge (A) properly fits on the gearbox flange surface (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Mount Cushion Edge And Gearbox Flange Surface
    G08070200Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the steering gearbox (see INSTALLATION ).
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