Intermediate Shaft Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Align the alignment marks on the steering column and the steering gear (pinion), which were placed before removing the intermediate shaft, and install the intermediate shaft.

Fig 1: Aligning Alignment Marks On Steering Column And Steering Gear (Pinion)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- When newly replacing the intermediate shaft, place alignment marks on the new part in the same position as the removed intermediate shaft.
Fig 2: Placing Alignment Marks On Intermediate Shaft
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the new joint bolts in the order of B and A.

Fig 3: Installing Intermediate Shaft Joint Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that the joint bolt B flange is seated in the specified position.

Fig 4: Identifying Joint Bolt B Flange
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that joint bolt A is installed to the groove of the steering gear (pinion).

Fig 5: Installing Joint Bolt A To Groove Of Steering Gear (Pinion)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.