1987 MAZDA 626 engine

4-WHEEL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE 1 0
(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)
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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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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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ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble in the sequence shown in the figure, referring to the disassembly note for specially marked
parts.
Caution
a) In order to prevent the entrance of dirt, all disassembly and assembly should be done
in a clean area.
b) Before disassembly, plug the openings of all pipe installation fittings, then thoroughly
clean the steering gear and linkage.
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1. Oil pressure switch
2. Oil pipe
3. Tie-rod end
4. Tie-rod end locknut
5. Spring clip
6. Boot wire
7. Boot
8. Tie-rod
9. Lock pin
10. Adjust cover locknut
11. Adjust cover
12. Spring
13. Pressure pad
14. Snap ring
15. Housing cover
16. Lower bearing locknut
17. Pinion shaft and control
valve assembly
18. Oil seal
19. Upper bearing
20. Rack bushing assembly
21. Rack
22. Oil seal
23. Spacer
24. Oil seal
25. Lower bearing
26. Oil seal
27. Needle bearing
28. Seal ring
29. O-ring
30. Mounting bracket
31. Mounting rubber mount
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Disassembly Note
Steering gear and linkage
Secure the gear and linkage in a vise.
Caution
Insert protective material (such as copper
plates) in the jaws of the vise.
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Tie-rod ends
Before removing the tie-rod ends, make a mark for
proper installation.
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Tie-rod
1. Remove the tie-rod from rack.
2. Remove the roll pin with a pin-punch and hammer.
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Adjust cover
1. Remove the locknut from the adjust cover.
2. Remove the adjust cover with the SST.
3. Remove the spring and pressure pad.
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Housing cover
1. Cut away the staked areas with a drill.
2. Remove the housing cover.
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Pinion shaft
1. Remove the locknut.
2. Set the gear housing assembly on a press and re-
move the pinion shaft assembly as shown in the
figure.
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Rack bushing
1. Cut away the staked areas with a drill.
2. Remove the rack bushing.
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Rack and oil seal at tube side
1. Slide the SST over the rack from the gear hous-
ing side.
Note
If the rack is removed without using the SST,
there is the possibility that the rack housing
may be damaged by the rack teeth.
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2. Install the SST to the threaded part of the rack at
the tube side.
3. Remove the oil seal at the tube side which pulling
out the rack.
Spacer and oil seal at housing side
1. Insert the SST from the pinion housing side so that
it contacts the spacer.
2. Set the SST against the SST inserted in step 1.
3. Secure the gear housing in a vise.
4. Drive the spacer and oil seal out of the housing.
Lower bearing
Drive the lower bearing out of the housing with the
SST
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Oil seal and needle bearing
1. Insert the SST so that it contacts the needle
bearing.
2. Drive the oil seal and needle bearing out with the
SST bar.
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INSPECTION
Check the following and replace any faulty parts.
Pinion shaft assembly
1. Pinion shaft teeth wear or damage
2. Control valve damage, clogging, and wear
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Rack bushing
Wear or damage
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Bearing
Wear, damage, and operation
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