Steering Gear and Linkage Installation 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.
- Tighten bolts loosely.
- Tighten the mounting bracket bolts to the specified torque in the order shown.
Tightening torque
74.4-104.8 N.m {7.6-10.6 kgf.m, 55-77 ft.lbf}
- Tighten the crossmember bracket installation nuts and bolts.
Tightening torque
Nut: 119.6-154.8 N.m {12.2-15.7 kgf.m, 89-114 ft.lbf}
Bolt: 93.1-116.6 N.m {9.50-11.88 kgf.m, 68.67-85.99 ft.lbf}