Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 710

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Steering gear and linkage
Secure the mounting of the removed gear and link-
age in a vise.
Caution
Be sure to insert a soft, protective material
(such as copper plates) between the part and
the jaws of the vise.
Tie-rod ends
Before removing the tie-rod ends, Imake a mark on
the threaded part of the tie-rods to use as a guide
for installation.
Tie-rods
When removing each of the tie-rods from the rack,
proceed as follows:
1. Un-crimp the washer as shown in the figure.
2. Using an adjustable wrench on the notch of the
rack gear and an open-end wrench,at the tie-rod,
turn the tie-rod, and separate the tie-rod and rack.
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