Tie Rod Assembly Note

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Lock the steering rack end (pinion gear side) against rotation with a suitable wrench and install the tie rod using another one.

Fig 1: Locking Steering Rack End (Pinion Gear Side)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Combine the SST with the torque wrench, then measure A and L as shown in the figure.
- A: Length from the center of the tie rod to the grip.
- L: Length of the torque wrench.
  
  Fig 2: Measuring Length A And L Using Tool
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Recalculate the torque by using torque formulas, then tighten the tie rod using the SST .
CAUTION:
- When installing a torque wrench to the SST (49 E032 308), install it perpendicular to the SST as shown in the figure. If installed incorrectly, the SST could separate from the tie rod, which could cause damage to the tie rod.
Tightening Torque

69-98 N.m {7.1-9.9 kgf.m, 51-72 ft.lbf}

Fig 3: Tightening Tie Rod Using SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

TORQUE FORMULA SPECIFICATION

Torque unit	Formula
N.m	N.mx[L/A]
kgf.m	kgf.mx[L/A]
ft.lbf	ft.lbfx[L/A]