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Removal and Installation

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Fig 1: Positioning Boot
G01902280Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the boot aside.
    Fig 2: Removing & Discard Pinch Bolt/Nut
    G01902281Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove and discard the pinch bolt/nut and disconnect the steering column shaft from the flexible coupling.
  3. Remove the left hand front tire. Refer to WHEEL AND TIRE .
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Shaft Pin
    G01902282Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the steering column shaft pin.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Remove the steering column shaft.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.