Steering Gear And Linkage Removal/Installation: Notes

CAUTION:

• Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel - speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.
• Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.

1. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
   Fig 1: Removing Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor From Steering Knuckle

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
4. Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness from the front shock absorber and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.
   Fig 2: Removing Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Wiring Harness From Front Shock Absorber

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
5. Remove the following parts:
   1. Front splash shield (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   2. Front under cover No. 2 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   3. Front under cover No. 1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   4. Insulator (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
   5. Front crossmember component (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 3: Removing Steering Gear And Linkage Bolts

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Steering gear and linkage installation bolt
2	Steering gear and linkage (See Steering Gear and Linkage Removal Note .)