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Steering Gear: Installation

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  1. Install the inner tie rod ends, if removed. See TIE ROD END - INNER  .
    NOTE:
    • With the mounting bolts removed, slide the gear rearward to connect the steering coupling to the steering gear shaft.
  2. Position the steering gear in the vehicle.
  3. Lower the hoist.
    4. Fig 1: Installing Two Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    G03726500Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the two steering gear mounting bolts.
  5. Install the steering shaft boot.
    6. Fig 2: Installing Steering Shaft
    G03726501Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the steering shaft.
    1. Install the nut.
    2. Verify the coupling is aligned correctly.
    7. Fig 3: Installing Power Steering Pressure And Return Line Bracket Bolts
    G03726502Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the power steering pressure and return line bracket bolts.
  8. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the O-ring seals are on the power steering pressure and return lines.
    9. Fig 4: Connecting Power Steering Pressure And Return Lines To Steering Gear And Installing Bolt
    G03726503Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the power steering pressure and return lines to the steering gear and install the bolt.
    10. Fig 5: Installing Steering Gear Coupling Pinch Bolt And Sliding Boot Down
    G03726504Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the steering gear coupling pinch bolt and slide the boot down.
  11. 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.
  12. Thread the tie rod ends onto the front wheel spindle tie rods.
    13. Fig 6: Tightening Tie Rod End Jam Nuts
    G03726505Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Tighten the tie rod end jam nuts.
    NOTE:
    • LH side shown, RH similar.
    14. Fig 7: Connecting Tie Rod End To Knuckle
    G03726506Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Connect the tie rod end to the knuckle.
    1. Install the nut.
    2. Install the cotter pin.
    15. Fig 8: Installing Rear Transaxle Insulator Bracket And Bolts
    G03726507Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the rear transaxle insulator bracket and the bolts.
    16. Fig 9: Installing Rear Transaxle Insulator
    G03726508Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the rear transaxle insulator.
  17. Fill, bleed and leak check the power steering system. See FILL  .
  18. Align the front wheels to specifications. See SPECIFICATIONS .
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