Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 1087

7 Joint cover
8 Steering shaft
(See 06-14-8 Steering Shaft Installation Note.)
9 Dust cover
10 Steering lock mounting bolts
(See 06-14-7 Steering Lock Mounting Bolts
Removal Note.)
(See 06-14-7 Steering Lock Mounting Bolts
Installation Note.)
Steering Wheel Removal Note
Caution
• Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a hammer. The column will
collapse.
1. Set the vehicle in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the steering wheel using a suitable puller.
Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Removal Note
1. Make a groove in the heads of the steering lock
mounting bolts using a chisel and a hammer.
2. Remove the bolts using a screwdriver.
3. Disassemble the steering lock component.
Key Cylinder (Without Advanced Keyless System) Removal Note
1. Turn the key to the ACC position.
2. Push the pin and remove the outer cylinder.
Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Installation Note
1. Assemble the steering lock component to the steering shaft.
2. Verify that the lock operates correctly.
3. Install new steering lock mounting bolts.
4. Tighten the bolts until the heads break off.
POWER STEERING
11 Steering lock component
12 Ignition switch
(See 09-21-2 IGNITION SWITCH REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.)
13 Key cylinder (Without advanced keyless system)
(See06-14-7 Key Cylinder (Without Advanced
Keyless System) Removal Note.)
06-14
acxuuw00000495
PIN
acxuuw00001910
acxuuw00000496
06-14–7