Mazda 6 2002 - Steering Gear and Linkage

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ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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Caution
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• 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 the
following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate
place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
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 R5 FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)
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1 Bolt (intermediate shaft)
(See N11 Bolt (Intermediate Shaft) Removal Note)
(See N12 Bolt (Intermediate Shaft) Installation
Note)
2 Cotter pin
3 Nuts (tie-rod end ball joint)
4 Tie-rod end ball joint
(See N11 Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note)
5 Pressure pipe
6 Return pipe
7 Steering gear and linkage
(See N11 Steering Gear and Linkage Removal
Note)
(See N12 Steering Gear and Linkage Installation
Note)