Steering Gear And Linkage - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Removal I Installation
Caution
MANUAL STEERING
• Disconnect/connect the pinion shaft from/to the intermediate shaft with the wheels in the
straight-ahead position, and do not turn the steering wheel while the steering gear is removed.
If not done correctly, adjust the clockspring connector. (U.S. spec.) (Refer to Section T.)
1. Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
3. Remove the wheel.
4. Remove the undercover.
5. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to
Removal Note.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
N·m (m-kg, ft-Ib)
05UONX·020
1.
Cotter pin 4. Intermediate shaft bolt
2. Locknut 5. Mounting bracket bolt
3. Tie-rod end 6. Steering gear ,and linkage
Removal Note .............................. page N-7
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