Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 1089

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Caution
• Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may
possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing
the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix
the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing
the vehicle.
1. Remove the transverse member. (See 02-13-14 TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the front crossmember, lower arm, front stabilizer, and steering gear and linkage as a single unit. (See
02-13-10 FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the front stabilizer from the crossmember component. (See 02-13-8 FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See 02-11-2 FRONT WHEEL
ALIGNMENT.)
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1 Insulator
2007 Mazda CX-7 Workshop Manual (1871–1U–06B)
POWER STEERING
7.8—10.8
{0.80—1.10,
5.76— 7.96}
74.4—104.8
{7.59— 10.6,
54.9—77.2, }
74.4—104.8
{7.59— 10.6,
54.9—77.2, }
2
2 Steering gear and linkage
id061400800900
06-14
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
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06-14–9