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Steering Gear And Linkage Removal/Installation: Notes

Special Service Tool (SST) 

49 T028 3A0
G16331893Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Ball joint puller set
CAUTION:
  • Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.
  • Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
  • Do not allow the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link to touch the body, the front shock absorber and coil spring, and the hand tool. Otherwise, the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link could be damaged.
  1. Remove the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the steering knuckle and set it aside. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 1: Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor, Wiring Harness, Clip And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G13113168Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the following parts.
    1. Front under cover No. 2 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front under cover No. 1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Splash shield (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT .)
    G09074695Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the front lower arm ball joint from the steering knuckle. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the insulator. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN L (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN M (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN Y] .)
  7. Remove the insulator. (AWD) (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  12. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
Fig 2: Steering Gear And Linkage Components Location With Torque Specification
G15640792Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE COMPONENT OPERATIONS

Component No. Refer to
1 Front crossmember component (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2 Steering gear and linkage (See Steering Gear and Linkage Removal Note .)
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