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Mounting Bushing Disassembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Press out the mounting bushing from the gear housing using the SSTs and a press.

Fig 1: Pressing Out Mounting Bushing From Gear Housing
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.