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Steering Gear: Notes

    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear
    G03726489Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    NOTE:
    • 3.0L engine shown, 2.3L engine similar.
    2. Fig 2: Removing Rear Transaxle Insulator Bracket
    G03726490Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the rear transaxle insulator bracket.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the nuts.
    3. Remove the through bolt.
    NOTE:
    • LH side shown, RH similar.
    3. Fig 3: Removing Tie Rod End Nut
    G03726491Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the tie rod end nut.
    1. Remove the cotter pin.
    2. Remove the nut.
    NOTE:
    • LH side shown, RH similar.
    4. Fig 4: Using Special Tool To Separate Tie Rod End From Knuckle
    G03726492Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using the special tool, separate the tie rod end from the knuckle.
    NOTE:
    • Record the number of turns required to remove the tie rod end.
    5. Fig 5: Removing Tie Rod Ends And Tie Rod End Jam Nuts
    G03726493Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the tie rod ends and the tie rod end jam nuts. See TIE ROD END - OUTER  .
    6. Fig 6: Removing Steering Gear Coupling Pinch Bolt
    G03726494Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the steering gear coupling pinch bolt.
    1. Slide the boot up.
    2. Remove the steering gear coupling pinch bolt.
    7. Fig 7: Removing Power Steering Pressure And Return Line Bracket Bolts
    G03726495Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the power steering pressure and return line bracket bolts.
    NOTE:
    • Drain the excess power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
    NOTE:
    • The power steering pressure and return lines are of different diameters and the O-rings are not interchangeable.

      If the O-rings are damaged or deteriorated, install new O-rings.

    NOTE:
    • Cap the power steering lines to prevent the entry of contaminants and debris.
    8. Fig 8: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure And Return Lines
    G03726496Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the power steering pressure and return lines.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the power steering pressure and return lines.
  9. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
    10. Fig 9: Removing Steering Shaft
    G03726497Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the steering shaft.
    11. Fig 10: Removing Steering Shaft Boot
    G03726498Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the steering shaft boot.
    1. Remove the nuts.
    2. Remove the steering shaft boot.
    NOTE:
    • LH shown; RH similar.
    12. Fig 11: Removing Two Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    G03726499Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the two steering gear mounting bolts.
  13. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
    NOTE:
    • With the mounting bolts removed, slide the gear forward to separate the steering coupling from the steering gear shaft.
  14. Remove the steering gear.
  15. If replacing the steering gear, remove the inner tie rod ends. See TIE ROD END - INNER  .
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