Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual page 444

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ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Removal/Installation
Caution
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• 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 wheels.
4. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
Note
• Use a container or rags to eolleet the power steering fluid when disconnecting the pressure
pipe and return hose.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
6. Tighten all necessary bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
7. After installation:
(1) Check for fluid leakage. (Refer to page N-16.)
(2) Bleed air from the system. (Refer to page N-15.)
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18-26 (1.8-2.7,13-20)
®29-39
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(3.0-4.0, 22-29)
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1. Cotter pin
2. Nut
3. Tie-rod end
31-47 (3.2-4.8,
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18-26 (1.8-2.7,13-20)
5. Pressure pipe
N·m (m·kg, ft·lb)
05UONX-034
Removal Note ............................ page N-20
6. Return hose
Removal Note ............................ page N- 7
7. Mounting bracket bolt
4. Bolt
8. Steering gear and linkage
N-19

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