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Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

  1. Apply soapy water to the rubber part of the mounting rubber.
  2. Temporarily install the gear housing so that the mounting rubber is positioned as shown in the illustration.
    CAUTION:
    • If the mounting rubber is assembled in the incorrect position and direction, it could result in a mis-installation when it is installed to the vehicle. When assembling the mounting rubber, assemble while verifying the position and direction.
    Fig 1: Mounting Rubber Installation Position
    G07626562Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. 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 illustration.
    NOTE:
    • Press fit the ear portion of the mounting rubber (upper side) until it partially enters the gear housing.

    Substitution SST 

    • 49 B032 317 

      Outer diameter: 20-24.5 mm {0.79-0.96 in}

      Height: 40 mm {1.6 in} or more

    • 49 V001 525 

    Inner diameter: 34 mm {1.3 in} or more

    Outer diameter: 36-39 mm {1.42-1.53 in}

    Plate thickness: 1 mm {0.04 in} or more

    Height: 40 mm {1.6 in} or more

  4. Fig 2: Pressing Fit Ear Portion Of Mounting Rubber (Lower And Upper Side) Using SSTs
    G07626563Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Reverse the gear housing as shown in the illustration, and set the gear housing and the SSTs  into the press.

    Substitution SST 

    • 49 B032 317 

      Outer diameter: 20-24.5 mm {0.79-0.96 in}

      Height: 40 mm {1.6 in} or more

    • 49 S231 506 

    Inner diameter: 34 mm {1.3 in} or more

    Outer diameter: 36-38 mm {1.42-1.49 in}

    Plate thickness: 1-2 mm {0.04-0.07 in} or more

    Height: 20 mm {0.79 in} or more

  6. Fig 3: Setting Gear Housing Using SST
    G07626564Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Press fit the mounting rubber using the SSTs  and the press until the mounting rubber ear portion (upper side) contacts the gear housing.
    Fig 4: Pressing Fit Mounting Rubber Using SSTs
    G07626565Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Verify that both mounting rubber ears are correctly assembled with no gaps between them and the gear housing as shown in the illustration.
Fig 5: Mounting Rubber
G07626566Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.