Steering Gear And Linkage Assembly: Notes

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CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.

Assemble in the order shown in the figure.

Install the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Gear And Linkage Assembly

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Steering gear
2	Rubber (See Rubber, Spacer and EPS CM Assembly Note .)
3	Spacer (See Rubber, Spacer and EPS CM Assembly Note .)
4	O-ring
5	EPS CM (See Rubber, Spacer and EPS CM Assembly Note .)
6	Bolt
7	Tie rod (See Tie Rod Assembly Note .)
8	Boot
9	Boot band (See Boot Band Assembly Note .)
10	Boot clamp
11	Locknut
12	Tie-rod end (See Tie-rod End Assembly Note .)
13	Clip