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Gearbox Mount Cushion Replacement

  1. Remove the steering gearbox (see STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  2. Position a 34 mm socket (A) on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer (B), a 10 x 105 mm flange bolt (C), and a 10 mm nut (D) as shown.
    Fig 1: Identifying 34 mm Socket, Washer, 10 mm Nut And 10 X 105 mm Flange Bolt
    G06952872Courtesy 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 mount cushion on the gearbox mounting cushion hole.
    Fig 2: Identifying Gearbox Mount Cushion Surface And Mount Cushion Edges
    G06952873Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Position the 34 mm socket on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer, a flange bolt, and a nut as shown.
  6. Install the gearbox mount cushion by tightening the nut until the mount cushion edges (B) properly fit on the gearbox flange surface (C).
  7. Install the steering gearbox (see STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).