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Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly: Notes

CAUTION:
  • To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
  2. Remove the front under cover. (See FRONT UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  5. Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Gear And Linkage
G11278897Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1 Clip
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 Bolt
9 EPS CM
10 Rubber
11 Spacer
12 O-ring
13 Steering gear