Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 722

10
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Bushing
1. Remove the mounting rubber from the housing.
2. Unlock the bushing from the housing by pushing
against each of the three lock points with a flat
blade screwdriver.
3. Remove the bushing with
SST.
Note
After removing the bushing, clean the inside
of the housing.
INSPECTION
Check the following points, replace the part if a
problem is found.
I. Cracking, damage, or deterioration of boots
2. Cracking, worn teeth, or damage to rack and
pinion
3. Looseness, abnormal noise, or poor bearing oper-
ation inside the gear housing