Pinion Shaft Component Disassembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

If the pinion shaft does not come out easily, remove it using a press.

Push out the pinion shaft component from the valve housing as shown.

Fig 1: Pushing Out Pinion Shaft Component From Valve Housing
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