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Steering Columns: Overhaul Mazda MX-5 NB

Steering Column 1 illustration

Disassembly

  1. Remove driver air bag module, steering wheel and combination switch. see scheme 4 See the following headings under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION: «DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE»(ref-2900-S40604451602000041400000). «STEERING WHEEL»(ref-2900-S03153862552000041400000). «COMBINATION SWITCH»(ref-2900-S28506068682000041400000).
  2. Remove ignition switch/steering lock assembly. See «IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY»(ref-2900-S26891925932000041400000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove steering column. See «STEERING COLUMN»(ref-2900-S01467424172000041400000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Turn steering shaft to remove.

Reassembly

To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Grease steering shaft, bushings and bearings. Use NEW shear screws.

ApplicationLength - In. (mm)
199722.75-22.83 (577.8-579.8)
1999 & 200023.38-23.45 (593.8-595.8)
(1) Use illustration. (Scheme 2)
(1)Use illustration. (Scheme 2)

STEERING SHAFT DIMENSIONS (1)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2