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    NOTE: With the mounting bolts removed, slide the gear rearward to connect the steering coupling to the steering gear shaft.
  1. Position the steering gear in the vehicle.
  2. Lower the hoist.
  3. Install the two steering gear mounting bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    G01152498Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the steering shaft boot.
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Shaft Boot
    G01152499Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the steering shaft.
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Shaft
    G01152500Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the power steering pressure and return line bracket bolts.
    Fig 4: Installing Power Steering Pressure & Return Line Bracket Bolts
    G01152501Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
    8. NOTE: Make sure the O-ring seals are on the power steering pressure and return lines.
    Fig 5: Connecting Power Steering Pressure & Return Lines
    G01152502Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the power steering pressure and return lines to the steering gear and install the bolt.
  9. Install the steering gear coupling pinch bolt and slide the boot down.
    Fig 6: Installing Steering Gear Coupling Pinch Bolt
    G01152503Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Thread the tie rod end jam nuts onto the front wheel spindle tie rods.
    NOTE: Use the numbers recorded from removal to install the tie rod ends.
  11. Thread the tie rod ends onto the front wheel spindle tie rods.
  12. Tighten the tie rod end jam nuts.
    Fig 7: Tightening Tie Rod End Jam Nuts
    G01152504Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    13. NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.
  13. Connect the tie rod end to the knuckle.
    1. Install the nut.
    2. Install the cotter pin.
      Fig 8: Connecting Tie Rod End To Knuckle
      G01152505Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

  14. Vehicles Equipped With Manual Transaxle

    Install the rear transaxle insulator bracket and the bolts.
    Fig 9: Installing Rear Transaxle Insulator Bracket
    G01152506Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

  15. All Vehicles

    Install the front wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

  16. Vehicles Equipped With Automatic Transaxle

    Install the rear transaxle insulator bracket and the bolts.
    Fig 10: Installing Rear Transaxle Insulator Bracket
    G01152507Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    17. NOTE: 2.0L Zetec shown, 3.0L (4V) similar.
    Fig 11: Installing Rear Transaxle Insulator
    G01152508Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

  17. All Vehicles
    Install the rear transaxle insulator.
  18. Fill, bleed and leak check the power steering system. Refer toFILL  .
  19. Align the front wheels to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS  .
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