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Tie Rod Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Lock the steering rack end (pinion gear side) against rotation with a wrench.
  2. Using the SST  , tighten the tie rod.

    Tightening torque 

    1. 68.6-78.4 N.m {7.0-7.9 kgf.m, 50.7-57.1 ft.lbf} 
    Fig 1: Tightening Tie-Rod Using SST
    G03702756Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.