1987 MAZDA 626 steering

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT 1 0
Thermometer [50—60°C (122—140°C)]
Gauge
(Turn steering wheel
completely
left/right)
Valve fully open
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Gear housing fluid pressure
2WS
7,355—7,846 kPa
(75—80 kg/cm2, 1,066—1,138 psi)
4WS
Front 8,093—8,829 kPa
(82.5—90.0 kg/cm2, 1,173—1,280 psi)
Rear More than 2,943 kPa
(More than 30 kg/cm2, more than 427 psi)
If the fluid pressure is low, repair or replace the gear
box.
6. Remove the gauge set, then tighten the high-
pressure hose to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
31—36 Nm (3.2—3.7 m-kg, 23—27 ft-lb)
7. Bleed the air from the system. (Refer to page
10-15.)
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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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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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9. Remove the bolt connecting the universal joint and
steering shaft.
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10. Remove the nuts from the lower bracket of the
steering shaft.
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11. Remove the bolts from the upper bracket of the
steering shaft.
12. Remove the steering shaft assembly.
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13. Remove the bolts from the intermediate shaft.
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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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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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Intermediate Shaft and Universal Joint
Looseness, abnormal noise, or sticking while rotating
Dust Boot
Damage or deterioration
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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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