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Removal & Installation

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the unlock position.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  3. Remove the castellated nut.
    1. Remove the cotter pin.
    2. Remove the castellated nut.
      Fig 1: Removing Castellated Nut
      G01152577Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the tie rod end jam nut.
    Fig 2: Loosening Tie Rod End Jam Nut
    G01152578Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using the special tool, separate the tie rod end.
    Fig 3: Separating Tie Rod End
    G01152579Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the tie rod end.
    Fig 4: Removing Tie Rod End
    G01152580Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    1. Adjust the front toe. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .