Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 1094

Tie-rod End Inspection
1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and boot cracks. Replace it if necessary.
2. Inspect the ball joint for looseness. Replace the tie-rod end if necessary.
3. Rotate the ball joint five times.
4. Measure the rotation torque of the ball joint using
the SST and a pull scale.
Rotation torque
0.5— 3.0 N·m {0.06— 30 kgf·cm, 5— 26 in·lbf}
Pull scale reading
5— 30 N {0.6— 3.0 kgf, 3.7— 22 lbf}
Tie rod Inspection
1. Inspect for bending and damage.
• If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
• If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
3. Swing the ball joint 10 times.
4. Measure the ball joint swing torque using a pull
scale.
• If it exceeds the specification, replace the tie
rod.
Tie rod swing torque
0.4— 4.0 N·m {5— 40 kgf·cm, 4— 35 in·lbf}
[Pull scale reading 4.2— 41.6 N {0.43— 4.24
kgf, 0.95— 9.35 lbf}]
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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY
Caution
• Place copper plates, rag, or similar material in a vise, when securing the mounting bracket portion
of the steering gear.
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2007 Mazda CX-7 Workshop Manual (1871–1U–06B)
POWER STEERING
13.1 mm
{0.51 in}
102.5 mm
{4.035 in}
49 0180 510B
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