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Tie Rod Assembly Note

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  1. Lock the steering rack end (pinion gear side) against rotation with a wrench and install the tie rod using the suitable wrench.
    Fig 1: Locking Steering Rack End (Pinion Gear Side)
    G10937436Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Combine the SST  with the torque wrench, then measure A and L as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Measuring A And L Using SST
    G10937437Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • A: Length from the center of the tie rod to the grip.
    • L: Effective length of the torque wrench.
  3. Recalculate the torque by using torque formulas, then tighten the tie rod using the SST  .
    Fig 3: Tightening Tie Rod Using SST
    G10937438Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • When installing a torque wrench to the SST (49 E032 308), install it perpendicular to the SST as shown in the figure. If installed incorrectly, the SST could separate from the tie rod, which could cause damage to the tie rod.

      Tightening Torque 

    • 70-95 N.m {7.2-9.6 kgf.m, 52-70 ft.lbf}
    TORQUE FORMULA

    Torque unit Formula
    N.m N.mx[L/A]
    kgf.m kgf.mx[L/A]
    ft.lbf ft.lbfx[L/A]
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