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Tie-Rod End Replacement

  1. Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the snap pin from the tie-rod end.
    Fig 1: Snap Pin And Tie-Rod End
    G11539503Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Loosen the tie-rod end locknut.
    Fig 2: Tie-Rod End And Locknut
    G11539504Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST.
    Fig 3: Detaching Tie-Rod End From Steering Knuckle Using SST
    G11539505Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the locknut from the tie-rod end.
    Fig 4: Locknut And Tie-Rod End
    G11539506Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for proper installation.
    Fig 5: Tie-Rod End Alignment Mark
    G09786343Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the tie-rod end.
    Fig 6: Removing Tie-Rod End
    G09786344Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Place alignment marks on the new tie-rod end in the same positions as the removed tie-rod end.
    Fig 7: Tie-Rod End Alignment Mark
    G11539509Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Align the alignment marks made before removing the tie-rod end, and then install a new tie-rod end to the tie rod.
    Fig 8: Tie-Rod End And Tie Rod Alignment Mark With Torque Specifications
    G09786345Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • "R" is inscribed on the right side of the tie-rod end and "L" is inscribed on the left side of the tie-rod end. Verify if the part is for the left or right side before installation because the left and right parts of the tie-rod end have different shapes.
    Fig 9: Tie-Rod End Right And Left Mark
    G11539511Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If there are no alignment marks, go to the following procedure.
  10. Adjust dimension A shown in the figure to the standard, and assemble.
    Fig 10: Tie-Rod End Dimension Adjustment
    G09786347Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Standard 

    8.4-21.4 mm {0.34-0.84 in}

  11. Install the tie-rod end to the steering knuckle.
    Fig 11: Snap Pin, Tie-Rod End With Torque Specifications
    G11539513Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install a new snap pin to the tie-rod end.
  13. Install the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
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