1997 MAZDA MX-5 Factory Repair Manual

Fig. 7: Exploded View Of Steering Column (MPV)

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Fig. 8: Exploded View Of Steering Column (MX
-3 & Protege)
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Fig. 9: Exploded View Of Steering Column (MX-6 & 626)
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Fig. 10: Exploded View Of Steering Column (RX7)
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Fig. 11: Exploded View Of Steering Column (929)
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OVERHAUL
STEERING COLUMN
Disassembly
1. Remove driver air bag module, steering wheel and combination switch. See Fig. 5 -11 . See the
following:
DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE.

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STEERING WHEEL .
COMBINATION SWITCH .
2. Remove ignition switch/steering lock assembly. See IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCK
ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove steering column. See STEERING
COLUMN under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Turn steering shaft to remove.
Inspection
Inspect all components for damage and wear. Check steering shaft for bends, damage or sheared plastic pins.
Check bearings for excessive play. Replace components as necessary. Measure length of steering shaft. See
STEERING SHAFT DIMENSIONS
table. See Fig. 12 -18 .
Reassembly
To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Grease steering shaft, bushings and bearings. Use NEW shear
screws.
STEERING SHAFT DIMENSIONS
(1)
ApplicationLength - In. (mm)
Miata22.75-22.83 (577.8-579.8)
Millenia21.95 (557.5)
MPV24.09-24.21 (612.0-615.0)
MX-322.46-22.54 (570.6-572.6)
MX-6 & 62622.35-22.42 (567.6-569.6)
Protege21.24-21.31 (539.3-541.3)
RX730.69-30.76 (779.5-781.5)
92924.49-24.57 (622.0-624.0)
(1)For measuring points, see Fig. 12 -Fig. 18 .

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Fig. 12: Measuring Steering Shaft Dimensions (Miata)
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Fig. 13: Measuring Steering Shaft Dimensions (Millenia)

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Fig. 14: Measuring Steering Shaft Dimensions (MPV)
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Fig. 15: Measuring Steering Shaft Dimensions (MX
-3, Protege & 323)
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