Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly: Notes

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CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.

Remove the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.

Fig 1: Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly Sequence

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Dust cover
2	Tie- rod end (See Tie-rod End Disassembly Note .)
3	Lock nut
4	Boot clamp
5	Boot band (See Boot Band Disassembly Note .)
6	Boot
7	Tie rod (See Tie Rod Disassembly Note .)
8	Mounting rubber (See Mounting Rubber Disassembly Note .)
9	Steering gear