Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly: Notes

CAUTION:

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

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 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 illustration.

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Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

PART DESCRIPTION

Component no.	Refer to
1	Clip
2	Tie-rod end (See TIE-ROD END DISASSEMBLY NOTE .)
3	Locknut
4	Boot clamp
5	Boot band (See BOOT BAND DISASSEMBLY NOTE .)
6	Boot
7	Tie rod (See TIE ROD DISASSEMBLY NOTE .)
8	Bolt
9	EPS Control Module
10	Rubber
11	Spacer
12	O-ring
13	Steering gear