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Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the boot aside.
    Fig 1: Positioning Steering Gear Boot Cover Aside
    G01152471Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove and discard the pinch bolt/nut and disconnect the steering column shaft from the flexible coupling.
    Fig 2: Removing Pinch Bolt/Nut
    G01152472Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the left hand front tire. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  4. Remove the steering column shaft pin.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Shaft Pin
    G01152473Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Remove the steering column shaft.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.