Locknut (Adjusting Cover) Assembly Note

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Tighten the locknut while securing the adjusting cover using the SSTs .
CAUTION: Do not allow the adjusting cover to turn.

Tightening Torque

49-69 N.m (5.0-7.0 kgf.m, 37-50 ft.lbf)

Fig 1: Tightening Locknut
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Adjust the pinion preload as follows.
- Attach the SST and the pull scale to the pinion shaft.
- Measure the pinion rotation torque.
  - If not within the specification, loosen the locknut and readjust the adjusting cover.
  Fig 2: Measuring Pinion Rotation Torque
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Standard

Center Of Rack +/- 90°

0.9-1.4 N.m (9-15 kgf.cm, 8-13 in.lbf)

[Pull scale reading 9-14 N (0.9-1.5 kgf, 2.0-3.3 lbf)]