Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

Apply soapy water to the rubber part of the mounting rubber.
Temporarily install the steering gear so that the mounting rubber are in the positions shown in the illustration.
CAUTION:
- If the mounting rubber is placed in the wrong position or assembled in the wrong direction, an installation malfunction will result when the vehicle is loaded. When assembling the mounting rubber, verify the position and directions.
Fig 1: Mounting Rubber Positions
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Press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out completely from the gear housing using the Special Service Tools and a press.
Substitution Special Service Tool
- 49 B032 317
  Outer diameter: 17.5-23.0 mm {0.69-0.90 in}
  
  Length 35 mm {1.4 in} or more
- 49 B018 003
  Inner diameter: 36-38 mm {1.42-1.49 in}
Fig 2: Pressing Mounting Rubber In Gear Housing Using Special Service Tools
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Reverse the gear housing, then press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out completely from the other side. At this time, make sure that the mounting rubber and steel pipe are aligned.

Fig 3: Pressing Mounting Rubber Using Special Service Tools
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