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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Steering gear and linkage disassembly

Caution

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

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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

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


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


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