Steering Gear And Linkage Assembly: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.
- Assemble in the order shown in the figure below below.
- Install the steering gear and linkage to the front crossmember. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
| 1 | Steering gear |
| 2 | Tie Rod (See Tie Rod Assembly Note .) |
| 3 | Boot |
| 4 | Boot band (See Boot Band Assembly Note .) |
| 5 | Boot clamp |
| 6 | Locknut |
| 7 | Tie-rod end (See Tie-rod End Assembly Note .) |
| 8 | Dust cover |