Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

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Apply soapy water to the rubber part of the mounting rubber
Press fit the ear portion of the mounting rubber > (lower side) using the SSTs until it projects from the gear housing as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- Press fit the ear portion of the mounting rubber (upper side) until it partially enters the gear housing.
Fig 1: Pressing Fit Ear Portion Of Mounting Rubber Using SSTS (Lower Side)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Reverse the gear housing, then press fit the mounting rubber using the SSTs and the press until the mounting rubber ear portion (upper side) contacts the gear housing.

Fig 2: Pressing Fit Ear Portion Of Mounting Rubber Using SSTS (Upper Side)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that both mounting rubber ears are correctly assembled with no gaps between them and the gear housing as shown in the figure.
- If there are gaps, readjust their positions using the SSTs and the press.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Mounting Rubber And Gear Housing
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.