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General Procedures - Steering System: Other Mazda RX-8 I рестайлинг

Steering ~115 words

Connector Disconnection

  1. Perform the following works, before the connectors are disconnected. Remove the engine cover. (See «ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP]»(ref-367623-S37771794152010072700000) .) Remove the battery cover. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP]»(ref-367630-S30865077932010072700000) .) Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP]»(ref-367630-S30865077932010072700000) .)
  1. Make sure that there are no DTCs in the EPS memory after working on EPS related parts. If there are any codes in the memory, clear them.

EPS System Neutral Setting

CAUTIONAfter working on the steering system, always set the EPS system to the neutral position to prevent system malfunction.
  1. After performing the following, set the EPS system to the neutral position. (See «EPS SYSTEM NEUTRAL POSITION SETTING»(ref-367652-S07879882872010072700000) .) Steering gear and linkage replacement EPS control unit replacement Disconnecting the steering shaft joint (gear side)