Tie Rod Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lock the steering rack end (pinion gear side) against rotation with a wrench.
- Using the SST
, tighten the tie rod.
Tightening torque
- 68.6-78.4 N.m {7.0-7.9 kgf.m, 50.7-57.1 ft.lbf}
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.