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4X4 Removal

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  1. Turn the wheel to the straight ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies. See WHEEL & TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the fluid cooler. See POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  4. Remove the four air deflector retaining screws.
    Fig 1: Removing Air Deflector Retaining Screws
    G02673394Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull downward on the air deflector to disengage the retaining pins.
    Fig 2: Disengaging Retaining Pins
    G02673395Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Loosen the LH tie rod jam nut.
  7. Remove and discard the cotter pins and nuts.
    Fig 3: Removing Tie Rod Cotter Pins & Nuts
    G02673396Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. CAUTION: Do not damage the tie-rod boot wen installing the special tool.
    NOTE: Remove the adapter from the ball end of the special tool. Apply a small amount of grease to the tie-rod end stud and the ball of the special tool.
    Fig 4: Separating Tie Rod Ends From Wheel Knuckles
    G02673397Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using the special tool, separate the tie rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
  9. Remove the LH tie rod end.
    1. Count and record the number of turns required to remove the tie rod end.
  10. Remove front stabilizer bar nut and washer assembly. See FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS .
    1. Note or mark the driver side end of the stabilizer bar for correct installation.
    11. CAUTION: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the steering gear or damage to the clock-spring can result. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information see CLOCKSPRING .
    Fig 5: Removing Pinch Bolt
    G02673398Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the pinch bolt and detatch the intermediate shaft from the gear.
    1. Discard the bolt.
  12. Remove the nut and disconnect the lines.
    Fig 6: Removing Nut & Disconnecting Lines
    G02673399Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Plug or cap the power steering return hose, power steering pressure hose and the steering gear ports to prevent entry of dirt.
    14. CAUTION: Hold the tops of the steering gear to crossmember stud bolts to avoid damaging the steering gear fluid transfer tubes.
    Fig 7: Removing Steering Gear To Crossmember Stud Bolt Nuts
    G02673400Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the nuts.
  15. Remove the mounting stud, nut, washer and stop assemblies.
    Fig 8: Removing Mounting Stud, Nut, Washer & Stop Assemblies
    G02673401Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the steering gear to crossmember bushings.
    Fig 9: Removing Steering Gear To Crossmember Bushings
    G02673402Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Rotate the steering gear control valve housing toward the front of the vehicle.
    Fig 10: Rotating Steering Gear Control Valve Housing
    G02673403Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Turn the steering gear input shaft to the right until the stop is reached.
  19. Move the steering gear as far to the RH side of the vehicle as possible.
    Fig 11: Moving Steering Gear To Right Side
    G02673404Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Move the LH wheel spindle tie-rod forward to clear the frame crossmember.
    Fig 12: Moving LH Wheel Spindle Tie-Rod Forward
    G02673405Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
    Fig 13: Removing Steering Gear
    G02673406Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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