1. Apply soapy water to the rubber part of the mounting rubber.
2. Temporarily install the mounting rubber to the steering gear so that the mounting rubber are in the
positions shown in the figure.
3. Press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out completely from the gear housing
using the
SSTs
and a press.
Substitution SST
z
49B032 317
Outer diameter:
17.5-23 mm {0.7-0.9 in}
Length:
35 mm {1.4 in} or more
z
49T028 301
Outer diameter:
39-40 mm {1.54-1.57 in}
Inner diameter:
36-38 mm {1.42-1.49 in}
Length:
35 mm {1.4 in} or more
CAUTION:
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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. 29: Identifying Mounting Rubber Install Positions
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 STEERING Power Steering - Mazda CX-9
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