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Power Steering: Removal & Installation Mazda 5 I

Manual & Power Steering 8 illustrations ~450 words

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGHandling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS ). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS ).

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  1. Remove the front scuff plate inner (driver's side). (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the front side trim (driver's side). (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the side wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the front console. (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  5. Remove the hood release lever. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  6. Remove the lower panel. (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  7. Remove the knee bolster. (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  8. Remove the meter hood. (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  9. Remove the instrument cluster. (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  10. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Steering Wheel Removal Note

CAUTIONDo not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a hammer. The column will be damaged.
  1. Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
  2. Remove the steering wheel using any commercially available puller.

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Scheme 11: Outer Cylinder Removal Note
Scheme 11: Outer Cylinder Removal Note
  1. Insert the key into the key cylinder and turn it to the ACC position.
  2. Insert a pin from the position indicated by the arrow in the figure, and while pressing the lock bar with the pin, remove the key cylinder from the steering lock component.

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Scheme 12: Steering Lock Component Removal Note
Scheme 12: Steering Lock Component Removal Note
  1. Remove the bolt using a flathead screwdriver, and then remove the steering lock component.
  2. Make a groove in the heads of the steering lock mounting bolts using a chisel and hammer.
  3. Remove the steering lock component.

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Scheme 13: Steering Lock component Installation Note
Scheme 13: Steering Lock component Installation Note
  1. Install the steering lock component to the steering shaft.
  2. Verify that the lock operates correctly.
  3. Install new steering lock mounting bolts.
  4. Tighten the bolts until the heads break off.

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Scheme 14: Steering Shaft Installation Note
Scheme 14: Steering Shaft Installation Note
  1. Verify that the tilt / telescope lever is in the LOCK position.
  2. Tighten the bolts in alphabetical order.

Steering Wheel Installation Note

  1. Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position and install the steering wheel.

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Scheme 15: STEERING SHAFT INSPECTION
Scheme 15: STEERING SHAFT INSPECTION

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  1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage.
  2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure is as specified. If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component. Steering shaft length 335.8-340.8 mm {13.23-13.41 in}
  3. Inspect the tilt/telescope mechanism operation for the following. Tilt/telescope lever moves smoothly from the lock to the unlock position. Steering shaft is fixed firmly when the tilt/telescope lever is locked. If there is any malfunction, replace the steering shaft.

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTIONPerforming the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

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  1. Remove the front crossmember, lower arm, front stabilizer, and steering gear and linkage as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the front stabilizer from the crossmember component. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).

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