Mounting Rubber Disassembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Press the mounting rubber out from the gear housing using the SSTs and a press.

Fig 1: Pressing Mounting Rubber Out From Gear Housing Using Special Service Tool & Press
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.