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Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

  1. Apply soapy water to the rubber part of the mounting rubber.
  2. Install the mounting rubber so that two notches of the mounting rubber are parallel to the steering rack.
  3. Press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out completely from the gear housing using the SSTs  and a press.
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
    G04956216Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Reverse the gear housing, then press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out completely from the other side. At this time, make sure that the mounting rubber and steel pipe are aligned.
    Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool
    G04956217Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.