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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Steering Gear And Linkage Inspection

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Steering / Linkage, Power / Steering Gear And Linkage Inspection

Steering Rack Inspection

1. Inspect for cracking, damage, and tooth wear.

2. Measure the steering rack warp.


Tie-rod End Inspection

1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and the boot for cracks.

2. Inspect for excessive play.

3. Rotate the ball joint 5 times

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4. Install two nuts to the ball joint and measure the tie-rod end rotational torque using a torque wrench.


Tie rod Inspection

1. Inspect for bending and damage.

2. Inspect for excessive play.

3. Swing the ball joint 10 times

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4. Measure the ball joint swing torque using a pull scale.


Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth. 1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table. 1 ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Floor Mat
WARNING Make sure the fl oor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them from bunching up under the foot pedals: Using a fl oor mat that is not secured is dangerous as it will interfere with the accelerator and brake pedal operation, which could result in an acc ...

Cowl Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect th negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade.. 3. Remove the front fender molding.. 4. Remove the cowl grille.. 5. Remove the washer hose grommet from the cowl panel and disconnect the front washer hose. 6. Remove the windshield wiper motor.. 7 ...

Side Step Molding Installation
NOTE: Double-sided adhesive tape has already been adhered to a new side step molding for installation. When a side step molding is to be reused, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove any grease or dirt from the affixing surface of the side step molding. 2. Affix double-si ...

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