Mazda 6 2002 Workshop Manual page 544

Steering Gear and Linkage Installation Note
1. Loosely tighten bolts.
2. Tighten the mounting bracket bolts to the specified
torque in the order shown.
Tightening torque
74.4—104.8 N·m {7.6—10.6 kgf·m, 55—77 ft·lbf}
3. Tighten the crossmember installation nuts. (L.H.D.)
Tightening torque
Nut: 119.6—154.8 N·m {12.2—15.7 kgf·m, 89—114
ft·lbf}
Bolt: 93.1—131.3 N·m {9.5—13.3 kgf·m, 69—96
ft·lbf}
Bolt (Intermediate Shaft) Installation Note
1. Align the marks and install the intermediate shaft and bolt.
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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY
Caution
• • • • Place copper plates, rag, or similar material in a vise, when securing the mounting bracket portion
of the steering gear.
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
N–12
ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
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A6E0612W027
A6E661432960W02
A6E0612W028