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NOTE: 2.0L Zetec shown, 3.0L (4V) similar.
  1. Remove the rear transaxle insulator.
    1. Remove the bolts and nuts.
    2. Remove the rear transaxle insulator.
      Fig 1: Removing Rear Transaxle Insulator
      G01152486Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

  2. Vehicles Equipped With Automatic Transaxle

    Remove the bolts and the rear transaxle insulator bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Transaxle Insulator Bracket
    G01152487Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

  3. All Vehicles

    Remove the power steering pressure and return line bracket bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Pressure & Return Line Bracket
    G01152488Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the front wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

  5. Vehicles Equipped With Manual Transaxle

    Remove the bolts and the rear transaxle insulator bracket.
    Fig 4: Removing Rear Transaxle Insulator Bracket
    G01152489Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.

  6. All Vehicles
    Remove the tie rod end nut.
    1. Remove the cotter pin.
    2. Remove the nut.
      Fig 5: Removing Tie Rod End Nut
      G01152490Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.
    Fig 6: Separating Tie Rod End From Knuckle
    G01152491Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using the special tool, separate the tie rod end from the knuckle.
    8. NOTE: Record the number of turns required to remove the tie rod end.
    Fig 7: Removing Tie Rod End Jam Nuts
    G01152492Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the tie rod ends and the tie rod end jam nuts.
  9. Remove the steering gear coupling pinch bolt.
    1. Slide the boot up.
    2. Remove the steering gear coupling pinch bolt.
      Fig 8: Removing Steering Gear Coupling Pinch Bolt
      G01152493Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    10. NOTE: Drain the excess power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
    NOTE: Do not drop the O-ring seals.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure & Return Lines
    G01152494Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the power steering pressure and return lines.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the power steering pressure and return lines.
  11. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
  12. Remove the steering shaft.
    Fig 10: Removing Steering Shaft
    G01152495Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the steering shaft boot.
    Fig 11: Removing Steering Shaft Boot
    G01152496Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    14. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
    Fig 12: Removing Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    G01152497Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the two steering gear mounting bolts.
  15. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
    NOTE: With the mounting bolts removed, slide the gear forward to separate the steering coupling from the steering gear shaft.
  16. Remove the steering gear.
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