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Control Rod Component, Nut and Washer Installation Note

  1. Install the control rod component and washer.
    Fig 1: Identifying Control Rod Nut, Washer And Control Rod Component
    G11279285Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Secure the control rod component with an adjustable wrench and tighten the control rod nut as shown in the figure.
Fig 2: Securing Control Rod Component With Adjustable Wrench
G11279396Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
  • Do not use an impact wrench.
  • When tightening the control rod nut, secure the control rod component without applying torque within the AT.

Tightening torque 

14-18 Nxm {1.5-1.8 kgfxm, 11-13 ftxlbf}