2002 MAZDA 6 engine

N–12
ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
R.H.D.
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, inspect the toe-in.
.
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4
5
4
3
3
6
2
2SST
SST
R
R
R
1
8
74.4—104.8
{7.6—10.6,
54.9—77.2}18.6—26.5
{1.9—2.7,
13.8—19.5}
7.8—10.8
{0.8—1.1,
5.8—7.9}
33.0—44.1
{3.3—4.4,
21.7—32.5}
74.4—104.8
{7.6—10.6,
54.9—77.23} 33.0—44.1
{3.3—4.4,
21.7—32.5}
29.4—44.1
{3.0—4.4,
21.7—32.5}
7
R
R
A6E66142004
1 Bolt (intermediate shaft)
(See N–10 Bolt (intermediate shaft) removal note)
(See N–11 Bolt (intermediate shaft) installation
note)
2 Cotter pin
3Nut
4 Tie-rod end ball joint
(See N–10 Tie-rod end ball joint removal note)5 Pressure pipe
6 Return hose
7 Return pipe
8 Steering gear and linkage
(See N–11 Steering gear and linkage installation
note)

ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
N–13
N
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE (4WD) REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E661432960202
Caution
•Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may
possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the
following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate
place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Remove the under cover and mud guard. (Left side)
2. Remove the front auto leveling sensor.
3. Separate the stabilizer control link. (shock absorber side)
4. Separate the front lower arm (front and rear) ball joint.
5. Remove the shock absorber bolt. (lower side)
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Inspect the toe-in.
9. Adjust the headlight zeroset.

N–14
ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
9
6
88
5
4
4
3
36
22
10
SST
SST7
SST
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R1
5
B
A
A
B
BC
E
E
DC
C
D
E
10
6
74.4—104.8
{7.6—10.6, 54.9—77.2}
7.8—10.8
{0.8—1.1,
5.8—7.9}
7.8—10.8
{0.8—1.1,
5.8—7.9}
29.4—44.1
{3.0—4.4,
21.7—32.5}74.4—104.8
{7.6—10.6,
54.9—77.2}18.6—26.5
{1.9—2.7,
13.8—19.5}
7.8—10.8
{0.8—1.1,
5.8—7.9}
33.0—44.1
{3.4—4.4,
24.4—32.5}
74.4—104.8
{7.6—10.6,
54.9—77.2} 33.0—44.1
{3.4—4.4,
24.4—32.5}
93.1—116.6
{9.5—11.8,
68.7—85.9}
93.1—131.3
{9.5—13.3,
68.7—96.8}119.6—154.8
{9.5—15.7,
68.7—114.1}119.6—154.8
{9.5—15.7,
68.7—114.1}93.1—131.3
{9.5—13.3,
68.7—96.8} 29.4—44.1
{3.0—4.4,
21.7—32.5}L.H.D
R.H.D
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
11
A6E66142005

ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
N–15
N
.
No.1 Engine Mount Center Bolt Removal Note
1. Suspend the engine using the SST.
2. Remove the No.1 engine mount center bolt.
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1 Bolt (intermediate shaft)
(See N–10 Bolt (intermediate shaft) removal note)
(See N–11 Bolt (intermediate shaft) installation
note)
2 Cotter pin
3 Nut (tie-rod end ball joint)
4 Tie-rod end ball joint
(See N–10 Tie-rod end ball joint removal note)
5 Pressure pipe
6 Return hose7 No.1 engine mount center bolt
(See N–15 No.1 Engine Mount Center Bolt Removal
Note)
8 Crossmember bracket
(See N–11 Crossmember bracket removal note)
9 Crossmember component, steering gear and
linkage
(See N–11 Crossmember component, steering gear
and linkage removal note)
10 Steering gear and linkage
(See N–11 Steering gear and linkage installation
note)
49 E017 5A0
A6E7414W016

N–16
ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP (MZR-CD (RF TURBO)) REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E6614326502011. Remove the air cleaner.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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OILOILR
R
R
4
3
1
229.4—44.1
{3.00—4.49, 21.7—32.5} 18.6—25.5
{1.90—2.60,
13.8—18.8}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
A6E66142006
1 Pressure pipe
2 Return hose3 Power steering oil pump
4 O-ring

ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
N–17
N
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP (MZR-CD (RF TURBO)) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLYA6E661432650202
Note
•The following procedure is for replacement of the O-ring and oil seal only. Replace the pump component if
other repairs are necessary.
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
.
9
8
7
5
4
3
10
6
1
2
15
16
14
13
11
12
SST
R
ATFTF
22—26
{2.3—2.6, 17—19}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
R
ATFTF
R
R
ATFTF
ATFTF
ATFTF
R
31.1—47.0
{3.18—4.79, 23.0—34.6}
31.1—47.0
{3.18—4.79, 23.0—34.6}
A6E66142007
1 Power steering oil pump component
(See N–18 Power Steering Oil Pump Component
Disassembly Note)
2Clip
(See N–18 Clip Disassembly Note)
(See N–19 Clip Assembly Note)
3 Reservoir tank4 O-ring
5Joint
6 Connector
7 O-ring
8 Control valve
9Spring

N–18
ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
Power Steering Oil Pump Component Disassembly Note
1. Secure the power pressure oil pump using the SST.
Caution
•Use the SST to prevent damage to the
pump when securing it in a vise.
Clip Disassembly Note
1. Lift up the clip tab using a flathead screwdriver.
2. Remove the clip by pushing it with a flathead
screwdriver and a hammer as shown in the figure.
Vane Assembly Note
1. Place the vanes in the rotor with the rounded
edges contacting the cam.
10 Rear pump body
(See N–19 Rear Pump Body Assembly Note)
11 Gasket
12 Cam ring
(See N–19 Cam Ring Assembly Note)13 Rotor
14 Vane
(See N–18 Vane Assembly Note)
15 Side plate
16 Power steering oil pump
49 F032 301
A6E66142010
CLIP
R
A6E66142008
A6E6316W013

ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
N–19
N
Cam Ring Assembly Note
1. Install the cam ring in the front pump body with
the mark facing upward.
Rear Pump Body Assembly Note
1. After installing the rear body, manually turn the shaft to verify that it rotates smoothly.
Clip Assembly Note
1. Push the clip slowly in the direction shown in the
figure.
2. Confirm that the clip tab is securely fastened.
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A6E6316W014
CLIP
R
A6E66142009