Steering Gear and Linkage Removal Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Support the crossmember using a jack before removing the crossmember bracket.
- Loosen the jack and lower the crossmember.
- Remove the steering gear and linkage by pulling it from the left side.