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Steering Gear and Linkage Removal Note

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CAUTION:
  • Excessively loosening the crossmember nuts may possibly cause the crossmember to fall off. The crossmember nuts must remain threaded on the studs when loosening.
  1. Support the crossmember using a jack before removing the crossmember bracket.
    Fig 1: Supporting & Removing Crossmember
    G01930636Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Loosen the jack and lower the crossmember.
  3. Remove the steering gear and linkage by pulling it from the left side.