Tie Rod Disassembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lock the steering rack end (pinion gear side) against rotation using a wrench and remove the tie rod using the SST.

Fig 1: Removing Tie Rod End Using SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.