Steering Wheel - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

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MANUAL STEERING
Removal note
Steering wheel
Caution
• Do not remove the steering wheels of models with
air bag systems if not necessary.
• Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting
the shaft with a hammer. The column will collapse.
Remove the steering wheel with a suitable puller.
Disassembly I Assembly I Inspection
1 . Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly Note.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to Assembly Note.
1. Steering lock mounting bolts and bracket
Disassembly Note ...................... page N-11
Assembly Note ........................... page N-11
2. Steering lock assembly
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N·m (m-kg, ft-Ib)
05UONX·015
3. Steering shaft
Inspection ................................... page N-11
4. Intermediate shaft
Inspect universal joint for looseness, abnormal
noise, and sticking