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Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Apply soapy water to the rubber part of the mounting rubber.
  2. 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
    G03702754Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. 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
    G03702755Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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