Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the boot aside.

Fig 1: Positioning Steering Gear Boot Cover Aside
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Loosen the pinch bolt/nut and disconnect the steering column shaft from the flexible coupling.

Fig 2: Removing Pinch Bolt/Nut
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Remove the steering gear coupling.
1. Position aside the rubber boot.
2. Remove the pinch bolt.
Fig 3: Removing Steering Gear Coupling
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.