Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
Steering Wheel Removal Note
Caution
•
Do not try to remove the steering wheel by
hitting the shaft with a hammer. The
column will collapse.
1. Set the vehicle in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the steering wheel by using a suitable
puller.
Intermediate Shaft, Steering Shaft Component
Installation Note
Caution
•
Do not apply the shock in the axial
direction of the shaft.
Note
• If the tilt lever does not move easily, loosen
the D nuts, tap the lower bracket at the point
shown and retighten.
1. Tighten bolt A after tightening bolt B.
2. Tighten bolt C with the steering shaft at its upper
most tilt position.
3. After installation, lightly tap the lower bracket at
the point shown by using a hammer to verify
correct installation.
STEERING SHAFT COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
W 6 U 6 1 2 W 0 5
1 Steering lock mounting bolts and bracket
tr Disassembly Note
tr Assembly Note
2 Steering lock component
3 Steering shaft component
Steering Lock Mounting Bolts And Bracket
Disassembly Note
1. Make a groove in the heads of the steering lock
mounting bolts by using a chisel and a hammer.
2. Remove the bolts by using a screwdriver.
3. Disassemble the steering lock component.
W 6 U 6 1 2 W A A
W 6 U 6 1 2 W A 9
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of removal.
W 6 U 6 1 2 W A 8
Steering Wheel Installation Note
• Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position, and
install the steering wheel.
0 6 -1 2 -5