1987 MAZDA 626 Workshop Manual

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(3) Raise the vehicle on a lift or safety stands.
(4) Set a dial indicator against one rear tire. Set
the pointer to 0.
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(5) With the marks on the steering wheel and
column cover aligned, start the engine and turn
the steering wheel slowly to the right. Using the
scale on the column cover, note the rotation
of the steering wheel at the point where the rear
wheels begin to turn (dial indicator begins to
move).
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(6) Turn the steering wheel left and right a few
times to equalize the hydraulic pressure. Re-
align the marks between the steering wheel
and column cover.
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(7) Reset the dial indicator to 0 and turn the steer-
ing wheel slowly to the left. Using the scale on
column cover, again note the rotation of the
steering wheel at the point where the rear
wheels begin to turn (dial indicator begins to
move).
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(Example) ^"in)
-I
8 mm (0.31 in)
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- ^Center
10 mm (0.39 in)
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(8) The center position can be determined from
the left/right measurements in (5) and (7) above.
Example:
Right rotation.... 10 mm (0.39 in)
Left rotation....8 mm (0.31 in)
Center = Right 1 mm (0.04 in)
(9) Check that the center is within specification.
Specification
= R 5 mm (0.4 in ) to L 5 mm (0.4 in)
(10) If not correct, adjust the steering angle trans-
fer shaft.
2. Steering Inspection
With the vehicle stopped and the engine running,
check that the rear wheels turn in the opposite
direction when the steering wheel is turned and that
there is no abnormal noise.
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3.4WS Electric System Inspection
Drive the vehicle and check that the 4WS warning
light does not come on at over 40 km/h (25mph).
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Front joint Rear joint
Rear bracket
Front bracket
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ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE
TRANSFER SHAFT
If the steering angle transfter shaft is disconnected
from the front or rear steering gear or after adjusting
the wheel alignement, or if the rear steering angle is
not correct, adjust the rear turning angle as described
below.
Warning
Improper installation of the 4WS steering
transfer shaft may affect control of the vehi-
cle and result in the risk of an accident or per-
sonal injury.
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift or safety stands.
2. Remove cover B and joint bolt A.
3. Slide the shaft out of the joint.
4. Remove the plug from the rear steering gear. Sight
through the hole and turn the steering angle input
shaft to align the notch in the input shaft with the
center of hole.
5. Remove the set bolt attached to the rear steering
gear, and install it in the steering gear to set the
input shaft.
Tightening torque:
4.9—7.8 N-m (50—80 cm-kg, 43—69 in-lb)
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Note
After the input shaft is set, manually turn the rear
joint and chack that the shaft does not move.
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6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Check and adjust the front and rear wheel align-
ment if necessary. (Refer to Section 13.)
8. Drive the vehicle and mark the steering straight-
ahead position.(Refer to page 10—32.)
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9. Install the shaft and rear joint removed at step 2,
and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 22—30 N-m
(2.2—3.1 m-kg, 191—269 in-lb)
10. Install and tighten a new wire on the joint boot.
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11. Install the set bolt in the rear steering gear.
Tightening torque:
20—28 N-m (2.0—2.9 m-kg, 14—21 ft-lb)
After installing the steering angle transfer
shaft, check the steering angle transfer shaft
alignment. [Refer to page 10—32 (Simple in-
spection).]
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove in the sequence shown in the figure, referring to the removal note for specially marked parts.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to installation note for specially marked parts.
4. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque, referring to page 10—39.
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.
Front Steering Gear
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9. Engine mount
10. Bolts and nut
11. Bolt
12. Bolt and mounting
13. Bolts and mounting
14. Stabilizer
15. Bolt
16. Front steering gear assembly
1. Pipes
2. Bolt
3. Exhaust pipe
4. Under cover
5. Shaft (Refer to next page)
6. Nuts retainer and bushing
7. Bolt, retainer and bushing
8. Nuts
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Steering Angle Transfer Shaft
Adjust steering angle transfer shaft
(Refer to 10—35)
1. Nut
2. Boot band
3. Bolt
4. Bolt
Rear Steering Gear
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5. Bolt
6. Bolt
7. Steering angle transfer shaft
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1. Connector 6. Cover
2. Cover 7. Nuts
3. Universal joint and bolts 8. Nuts
4. Boot and boot band 9. Pipes
5. Bolts 10. Bolt
11. Bolt
12. Bolt
13. Bolt
14. Rear steering gear as-
sembly
15. Solenoid valve
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Torque Specifications
16—23 N-m (1.6—2.3 m-kg, 12-17 ft-lb)
/
18—26N-m (1.8—2.7 m-kg, 13—20 ft-lb)
36—54 N m (3.7—5.5 m-kg, 27—40 ft-lb)
18—26N-m (1.8—2.7 m-kg, 13—20 ft-lb)
36—54 N-m
(3.7—5.5 m-kg,
27—40 ft-lb)
29—44 ftm (3.0—4.5 m-kg, 22—33 ft-lb)
75—93 N-m (7.6-9.5 m-Kg, 55-69 ft-lb)
78—117 N-m (8.0—11.9 m-kg, 58—86 ft-lb)
31—46 N-m (3.2—4.7 m-kg, 23—34 ft-lb)
39—59 N-m
(4—6 m-kg,
29—43 ft-lb)
6.9—9.8 N m (0.7—1.0 m-kg, 61—87 In-lb)
6.9—9.8 N m (0.7—1.0 m-kg, 61—87 In-lb)
\ 22—30 N-m 22—30 N m (2.2—3.1 m-kg, 6.9—9.8 N-m (2.2—3.1 m-kg, 16—22 ft-lb) (0.7—1.0 m-kg, 22—30 N m 16—22 ft-lb) 61—87 in-lb) (2.2—3.1 m-kg, 16—22 ft-lb)
43—54 N m
(4.4—5.5 m-kg, 32—40 ft-lb)
20—28 N-m (2.0—2.9 m-kg, 14—21 ft-lb)
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Removal Note
Front steering gear
1. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the knuckles with
the SST.
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2. Remove the mounting bolts and nuts from the body
and crossmember. Let the lower members hang
down.
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Steering angle transfer shaft
Be careful not to bend the joints to extreme angles.
Front joint Rear joint
Rear bracket
Front bracket
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Rear steering gear
1. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the knuckles with
the SST.
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