Steering Gear And Linkage Assembly: Notes

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CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.

Assemble in the order shown in the figure.

Install the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 1: Steering Gear, Linkage And Bolts With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Steering gear
2	Mounting rubber (See Mounting Rubber Assembly Note .)
3	Tie rod (See Tie Rod Assembly Note .)
4	Boot
5	Boot band (See Boot Band Assembly Note .)
6	Boot damp
7	Lock nut
8	Tie-rod end (See Tie-rod End Assembly Note .)
9	Dust cover