Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 2190

9. Measure the pinion torque using the SST and pull scale. (Measurement speed: 0.5-2.0 rpm)
Pinion shaft rotation torque
Center of rack ± 90°: 1.0-1.6 N.m {1-16 kgf.cm, 8.9-14 in.lbf}
[Pull scale reading: 9-13 N {1.0-1.3 kgf, 2.1-2.9 lbf}]
Except center of rack ± 90°: Less than 1.68 N.m {17.1 kgf.cm, 14.8 in.lbf}
[Pull scale reading: Less than 13.8 N {1.4 kgf, 3.1 lbf}]
10. If not within the specification, repeat Step 4 to 9.
LOCK WASHER, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Temporary assemble the lock washer and the tie rod to the steering rack.
2. Lock the steering rack end against rotation with a wrench and assemble the tie rod.
3. Clamp the lock washer.
Fig. 39: Installing Tie Rod
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the cowl grill. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the windshield wiper motor (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Remove the right side splashing shield.
6. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 STEERING Power Steering - Mazda CX-9