Tie Rod Assembly Note

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

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 From Center Of Tie Rod To Grip
  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

70-95 N.m {7.2-9.6 kgf.m, 52-70 ft.lbf}

Fig 3: Installing Torque Wrench To SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

TORQUE FORMULA SPECIFICATION