Adjusting Cover Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the rack to the center position.
Tighten the adjusting cover to 20 N.m {2.0 kgf.m, 14 ft.lbf} 3 times, then return it 42° using the SST.
Apply sealant to the threads of the locknut.
Attach the locknut.

Fig 1: Assembling Adjusting Cover (1 Of 3)
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Measure the pinion torque using the SST and a pull scale.
- If not as specified, repeat Step through 2 3 4 5.
Standard

Center of rack +/-90° 0.8-1.1 N.m {8-11 kgf.cm, 7-9 in.lbf} [Pull scale reading 8-11 N {0.8-1.1 kgf, 1.7-2.4 lbf}]

Fig 2: Assembling Adjusting Cover (2 Of 3)
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Install the locknut using the SST.
Tightening torque

40-49 N.m {4.0-5.0 kgf.m, 29-36 ft.lbf}

Fig 3: Assembling Adjusting Cover (3 Of 3)
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