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Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

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  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: Aligning Notches Of Mounting Rubber
    G04318797Courtesy 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: Installing Mounting Rubber
    G04318798Courtesy 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, the mounting rubber end and steel pipe are aligned.
    Fig 3: Aligning Mounting Rubber End & Steel Pipe
    G04318799Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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