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Adjusting Cover Assembly Note: Notes

  1. Set the rack to the center position.
  2. Tighten the adjusting cover to a torque of 4.9 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf)  three times, then return it 25°  using the SST. 
    Fig 1: Tightening Adjusting Cover
    G01907718Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Apply sealant to the threads of the locknut.
  4. Attach the locknut.
  5. Measure the pinion torque using the SST  and a pull scale.
    • If not as the specified, repeat steps 2 through 5.

    Standard 

    1. Center of rack +/-90° 1.0-1.1 N.m (10-11 N (1.0-1.0 kgf, 2.2-2.4 lbf) 

    Pull scale reading 

    1. 40-49 N.m {4.0-5.0 kgf,2.2-2.4 lbf}
  6. Install the locknut using the SST  (49 B032 320).

    Tightening torque 

    1. 49-50 N.m (4.0-5.0 kgf.m, 29-36 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 2: Measuring Pinion Torque
    G01907719Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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