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Steering Gear & Linkage Installation Note

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  1. Temporarily tighten the bolts.
  2. Tighten the steering gear and linkage installation bolts to the specified torque in the order shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque 

    74.4-104.8 N.m 

    {7.59-10.68 kgf.m, 54.88-77.29 ft.lbf} 

  3. After connecting the connector, fix the wiring harness with the bands as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Steering Gear & Linkage Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G01346357Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.