1987 MAZDA 626 Workshop Manual

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 1 0
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Disassembly Note
Steering lock
Use a chisel to make a groove
in
the head of the steer-
ing lock installation screws. Remove the screws with
a screwdriver; then remove the steering lock.
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Assembly Note
Steering lock
Install the steering lock on the jacket; then use new
steering lock mounting screws, and tighten them until
the heads break off.
Caution
Check the operation of the lock while tight-
ening the steering lock mounting screws.
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INSPECTION
Check the following and replace any faulty parts.
Shaft 1. Wear of column bushing
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2. Length of steering column
Length:
614—616 mm (24.2—24.3 in)
3. Damage of column
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1 0 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
Intermediate Shaft and Universal Joint
Looseness, abnormal noise, or sticking while rotating
Dust Boot
Damage or deterioration
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STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 1 0
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to the installation note for specially marked parts.
Torque specifications
39—49
N m
(4.0—5.0 m-kg, 29—36 ft-lb)
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1. Combination switch
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1 0 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
STRUCTURAL VIEW
Manual steering
Power steering
1. Oil pressure switch connector
2. Pipes
3. Tie-rod end
4. Steering shaft universal joint
5. Mud flap
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REMOVAL
Note
The power steering fluid will leak out when the
return hose or the pressure hose is discon-
nected. Prepare a suitable container for it to
drain into.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the pressure switch connector.
3. Raise the vehicle on a lift or safety stands, and re-
move the front wheels.
4. Disconnect the power steering hose and pipe.
5. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the knuckles with
the SST.
6. Remove the steering shaft universal joint.
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7. Remove the mud flap.
8. Remove the mounting bolts and the steering gear.
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INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Torque Specifications
18—26 Nm (1.8—2.7 m-kg, 13—20 ft-lb)
(3.0—4.5 m-kg, 22—33 ft-lb)
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4-WHEEL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE 1 0
4-WHEEL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
STRUCTURAL VIEW
1. Reserve tank
2. Oil pump
3. Front steering gear assembly
4. Speed sensor
5. Control unit
6. Steering angle transfer shaft
7. Solenoid valve
8. Rear steering gear assembly
9. Steering wheel
10. Steering shaft
11. Relay and timer
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1 0 4-WHEEL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
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4WS PERFORMANCE INSPECTION
1. Steering Angle Transfer Shaft Alignement
(Simple inspection)
(1) Put masking tape on the steering wheel and
column cover.
(2) Drive the vehicle on a straight, flat road for at
least 30 m (18.6 ft) and note the steering wheel
position. Stop and mark the straight-ahead po-
sition on the steering wheel and column cover
tape. Drive the vehicle again and check the
marks.
(3) With the marks between the steering wheel and
column cover aligned, check that the rear
wheels do not turn off center when the engine
is started.
(4) If the rear wheels move, adjust the steering an-
gle transfer shaft.
(Inspection by dial indicator)
(1) Mark between the steering wheel and column
cover as shown above.
(2) Attach a scale on the column cover as shown
in the illustration.
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