Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly: Notes

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CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the front under cover. (See FRONT UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Gear And Linkage

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Clip
2	Fie-rod end (See Tie-rod End Disassembly Note .)
3	Locknut
4	Boot clamp
5	Boot band (See Boot Band Disassembly Note .)
6	Boot
7	Fie rod (See Tie Rod Disassembly Note .)
8	Bolt
9	EPS CM
10	Rubber
11	Spacer
12	O-ring
13	Steering gear