Steering Gear and Linkage Installation Note

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

Loosely tighten nuts 3, 4 and bolt 2.
Tighten the mounting bracket nuts and bolts to the specified torque in the order shown.

Fig 1: Tightening Mounting Bracket Nuts & Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tighten the crossmember nuts.
Tightening torque
1. 93.1-131.3 N.m
  1. {9.50-13.38 kgf.m, 68.67-96.84 ft.lbf}

Bolt (Intermediate Shaft) Installation Note

Align the marks and install the intermediate shaft and bolt.