Mazda 6 Service Manual: Steering gear and linkage disassembly
Caution
- Place copper plates, rag, or similar material in a vise, when securing the mounting bracket portion of the steering gear.
Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
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Tie Rod Disassembly Note
1. Unclamp the washer.
2. Remove the tie rod.
Locknut (Adjusting Cover) Disassembly Note
Remove the locknut using the SST
.
Adjusting Cover Disassembly Note
Remove the adjusting cover.
Pinion Shaft and Housing Component Disassembly Note
Hold the pinion shaft as shown, and pull out the pinion shaft and housing component.
Pinion Shaft Component Disassembly Note
Note
- If the pinion shaft does not come out easily, remove it using a press.
Push out the pinion shaft componet from the valve housing as shown.
Snap Ring Disassembly Note
Carefully remove the snap ring without damaging the pinion shaft component.
Upper Bearing, Oil Seal Disassembly Note
1. Set the SST
as shown.
2. Using a press, remove the oil seal and upper bearing without applying pressure to the edge of the valve housing.
Holder Disassembly Note
1. Cut away the staked area by using a drill.
Caution
- Carefully pull out the holder without damaging the U gasket.
2. Disassemble the holder.
Oil Seal, Inner Guide Disassembly Note
1. Set the SSTs
into the valve side.
2. Install the SST
to the gear housing.
3. Press out the oil seal and inner guide.
Mounting Rubber Disassembly Note
- Press the mounting rubber out from the gear housing using the SSTs
and a press.
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 harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing ...
Steering gear and linkage inspection
Rack Inspection
1. Inspect the rack for cracking, damage, and tooth wear. Replace it as
necessary.
2. Measure the runout of the rack.
Runout
Near point A: 0.15 mm {0.006 in} max.
Near po ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Height Adjustment
Adjust the head restraint so that the center is even with the top of the passenger's
ears.
To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the stopcatch release, then push the head
restraint down.
Front outboard seat
Rear outboard seat
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Steering angle sensor inspection
With DSC
1. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector.
3. Connect battery positive voltage to terminal A and ground to terminal F of
the steering angle sensor.
4. Turn the steering wheel to the right and left, and verify ...