Steering Gear - Manual - Mazda 1983 RX7 Service Manual

ARTICLE BEGINNING
1983 STEERING
Mazda - Recirculating Ball
B2000 & B2200 Pickups, GLC Wagon, RX7
DESCRIPTION
Steering gear is a recirculating ball type with a variable
ratio, depending on turning angle of sector shaft. The worm gear and
steering shaft are an integral (non-separable) unit.
Steering linkage is basically the same for all models,
having a non-adjustable center link, 2 adjustable tie rods, an idler
arm assembly, and pitman arm.
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Adjustments are performed during assembly portion of
overhaul. See OVERHAUL procedure in this article.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
STEERING GEAR
Removal (B2000 & B2200 Pickups)
1) Remove steering wheel and column, See
STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article. Remove air cleaner
and brake master cylinder. On column shift models remove the lower
bracket from the selection rod and shift rod.
2) Raise front end and disconnect center link from pitman
arm using appropriate puller. Remove bolts and nuts holding steering
gear to frame and remove steering gear.

STEERING GEAR - MANUAL

Article Text
1983 Mazda RX7
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Sunday, August 26, 2001 08:20PM