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Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the steering gear boot cover aside.
    Fig 1: Positioning Steering Gear Boot Cover Aside
    G01152483Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. NOTE: The nut cannot be reused. Install a new nut.
  3. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the flexible coupling.
    1. Remove and discard the nut.
    2. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the flexible coupling.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Steering Column Shaft
      G01152484Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the steering gear boot.
    1. Remove the nuts.
    2. Remove the steering gear boot.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Gear Boot
    G01152485Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.