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Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

  1. Install the mounting rubber so that two notches of mounting rubber are aligned to the steering rack.
  2. Apply soapy water to the rubber part of the mounting rubber.
    Fig 1: Notch Of Mounting Rubber
    G06150563Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out completely from the gear housing using the SSTs  and a press.
    Fig 2: Pressing Mounting Rubber
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  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, the mounting rubber end and steel pipe are aligned.
    Fig 3: Aligning Mounting Rubber End And Steel Pipe
    G06150565Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.