Fig. 7: Measuring Steering Wheel Effort Using Torque Wrench
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Steering wheel effort 7.8 N.m {80 kgf.cm, 58 in.lbf} max.
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the dashboard under cover (driver side). (See
DASHBOARD UNDER COVER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
2. Remove the column cover. (See
COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
3. Remove the coil antenna (with advanced keyless system). (See
COIL ANTENNA
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM]
.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. If the steering lock component of a vehicle equipped with the advanced keyless system is replaced,
perform the following procedure after installation.
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Without immobilizer system
Steering lock unit programming (See
STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE
REGISTRATION [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM]
.)
NOTE:
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To determine whether the steering effort is satisfactory or not,
perform the inspection on another vehicle of the same model and
under the same conditions, and compare the results.
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The steering wheel effort varies with conditions as shown below.
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Road conditions, such as dry or wet, and asphalt or concrete.
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Tire conditions, such as brand, wear, and tire pressure.
WARNING:
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Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the
air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG
SYSTEM WARNINGS before handling the air bag module. (See AIR
BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM
SERVICE CAUTIONS .)
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 STEERING Power Steering - Mazda CX-9
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