Steering Shaft Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Do not apply a shock in the axial direction of the shaft.

Lock the tilt lever.
Tighten bolt A.
Tighten nut B.
Tighten nut C.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Shaft Mounting Bolt & Nuts
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