1987 MAZDA 626 lock

10 OUTLINE
SPECIFICATIONS
—-———Type
Item ^— Manual steering Power steering

Steering wheel
Outer diameter
mm (in)
380 (15.0) Steering wheel Turns lock
to
lock 4 32 2.93
Steering shaft and joints
Shaft type Collapsible
Steering shaft and joints Joint type Cross joints
(2)
Steering shaft and joints
Tilt stroke
mm (in)
40 (1.6)
Front steering gear
Type Rack and pinion
Front steering gear Gear ratio
oo
(infinite)
Power steering fluid
Capacity liter (US qt, Imp)
2WS
—
0.9 (0.95, 0.79)
Power steering fluid
Capacity liter (US qt, Imp) 4WS
—
1.0 (1.06, 0.88) Power steering fluid
Type 2WS
4WS
—
Dexron
II or M III
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Note
2-Wheel steering is abbreviated 2WS.
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1 0 ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Gasoline engine Adjust bolt
Idler pulley fM ,.. Lock nut
1 / I
Drive pulley Power steering oil
pump pulley
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Diesel engine
Vacuum pump
Rear
camshaft
pulley
Power steering oil
pump pulley
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LOOSE OR DAMAGED OIL PUMP BELT
Inspection
Inspect the oil pump belt for looseness or damage.

Power steering
oil

pump drive belt
Deflection Power steering
oil

pump drive belt New Used
Gasoline engine 8—10
mm

(0.31-0.39
in)

9—11
mm

(0.35—0.43
in)

Diesel engine 6.5—7.5
mm
(0.26—0.30
in)

7—8
mm

(0.28—0.31
in)
[When depressed with a force of 98 N (10 kg,
22 lb)]
Adjustment
Gasoline engine
1. Loosen the lock nut on the idler pulley.
2. Turn the adjust bolt on the idler pulley until the cor-
rect tension is obtained.
3. Tighten the lock nut and recheck the tension.
Tightening torque:
49—59 Nm (5—6 m-kg, 36—43 ft-lb)
Diesel engine
1. Loosen the vacuum pump bolt ©and (B).
2. Lever the vacuum pump outward and apply ten-
sion to the belt.
3. Tighten the adjust bolt (|).
Tightening torque:
49—59
N
m (5—6 m-kg, 36—43 ft-lb)
4. Tighten the mounting bolt
Tightening torque:
37—52 N-m (3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb)
REAR STEERING GEAR OIL
Fluid Level (4WS)
Remove the bleeder valve, and check the fluid level
with a wire.
Caution
Be careful not to let dirt in.
Fluid level
44 ± 3 mm (1.7 ± 0.1 in)
0.9 ± 0.1 liters (1.0 ± 0.1 US qt,
0.8 ± 0.1 Imp qt)
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STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 1 0
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
STRUCTURAL VIEW
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11. Steering shaft assembly
12. Intermediate shaft
13. Dust boot
1. Horn cap
2. Lock nut
3. Steering wheel
4. Column cover
5. Combination switch
6. Switch panel
7. Lower panel
8. Duct
9. Universal joint
10. Steering shaft
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1 0 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
REMOVAL
1. Remove the horn cap.
2. Remove the locknut.
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3. The steering wheel must be removed with a suita-
ble puller.
Caution
Be careful not to subject the steering shaft to
severe impact in the axial direction when
removing or installing the steering wheel.
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4. Remove the column cover.
5. Disconnect the ignition switch connector.
6. Remove the combination switch.
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7. Remove the lower panel and switch panel.
8. Remove the duct.
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1 0 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
14. Remove the dust cover assembly.
15. Remove the intermediate shaft.
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. Disassemble in the sequence shown in the figure, referring to the disassembly note for specially
marked parts.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of removal, referring to the assembly note.
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1. Steering lock bolt 2. Steering shaft
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STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 1 0
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^ J /
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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4-WHEEL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE 1 0
2. Remove the cover and the brake pipe joint block.
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3. Remove the mounting bolts and nuts from the left
and right subframes.
4. Let the subframes hang down.
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J i/W i
Y
Solenoid valves
1. Remove the oil pipes.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Disconnect the solenoid valve connectors.
4. Remove the solenoid valve assembly.
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Oil filter
Replace the oil filter in the sequence shown in the
figure.
1. Filter cap 5. Rubber
2. O-ring 6. Oil filter
3. Spring 7. Magnet
4. Set plate
Note
Clean up and install the magnet and set plate.
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10 MANUAL STEERING
MANUAL STEERING
DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble in the sequence shown in the figure, referring to the disassembly note for specialy marked
parts.
Note
Before disassembling, drain the gear oil and remove all external grease and dirt.
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1. Tie-rod end
2. Nut
3. Clip
4. Boot wire
5. Boot
6. Tie-rod
7. Washer
8. Adjust cover locknut
9. Adjust cover
10. Spring
11. Friction block
12. Dish spring
13. Holder
14. Needle roller
15. Roller assembly
16. Boot support
17. Rear cover locknut
18. Rear cover and oil seal
19. Bearing
20. Pinion
21. Bearing
22. Rack
23. Gear housing
24. Mounting rubber and
bracket
25. Bushing
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