Caution
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, inspect the toe-in. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)
Bolt (Intermediate Shaft) Removal Note
Mark the pinion shaft and gear housing for proper installation.
Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note
1. Remove the tie rod-nut.
2. Separate the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SSTs
.
Steering Gear and Linkage Removal Note
L.H.D.
Caution
1. Support the crossmember using jack before removing the crossmember bracket.
2. Loosen the jack and lower the crossmember.
3. Remove the steering gear and linkage by pulling it from the left side.
R.H.D.
Remove the steering gear and linkage by pulling it from the right side.
Steering Gear and Linkage Installation Note
1. Loosely tighten bolts.
2. Tighten the mounting bracket bolts to the specified torque in the order shown.
Tightening torque 74.4-104.8 N·m {7.6-10.6 kgf·m, 55-77 ft·lbf}
3. Tighten the crossmember installation nuts. (L.H.D.)
Tightening torque Nut: 119.6-154.8 N·m {12.2-15.7 kgf·m, 89-114 ft·lbf} Bolt: 93.1-131.3 N·m {9.5-13.3 kgf·m, 69-96 ft·lbf}
Bolt (Intermediate Shaft) Installation Note
Align the marks and install the intermediate shaft and bolt.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Liftgate removal/installation
Warning
Removing the stay damper without supporting the liftgate can be
dangerous. The liftgate may fall and injure you. Open the liftgate fully and
support it before removing the stay damper.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the liftgate lower upper trim.
3. Press ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Driver-side air bag module removal/installation
Warning
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the
air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE
WARNINGS before handling the air bag module. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.)
Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in both the
driv ...