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Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly: Notes

Special Service Tool (SST) 

49 JP02 001
Adjustable wrench
G11428711Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
  • To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.
  1. Remove the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Gear And Linkage
G11428712Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1 Dust cover
2 Tie-rod end
(See Tie-rod End Disassembly Note .)
3 Locknut
4 Boot clamp
5 Boot band
(See Boot Band Disassembly Note .)
6 Boot
7 Tie rod
(See Tie Rod Disassembly Note .)
8 Steering gear