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Steering Gear And Linkage Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
  1. Remove the front crossmember, lower arm, front stabilizer, steering gear and linkage as a single unit.
  2. remove in the order indicated in the table
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  4. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
    Fig 1: Steering Gear & Linkage Removal Sequence With Torque Specifications
    G00975765Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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