Steering gear assembly (Mazda CX-5KE)

Contents: Installing mounting bushings ⇓ Installing steering rods ⇓ Installing boot clamps ⇓ Installing tie rod ends ⇓

1. Steering gear.
2. Mounting bushings.
3. Steering rods.
4. Anthers.
5. Large dust boot clamps.
6. Small dust boot clamps.
7. Locknuts.
8. Tie rod ends.
9. O-ring with circular cross-section.
10. Dust cover.

Note:

: replace the part with a new one after each removal.

: use a special tool or device.

: apply lubricant.

Caution: To prevent damage to the steering gear, clamp it in a vice using copper pads or a clean cloth.

The steering gear assembly is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly, taking into account the following:

Installing mounting bushings

Apply soapy water to the rubber parts of the mounting bushings, then press the mounting bushings (from below) into the steering gear housing using special tools to the position shown in the figure.

Note: Press the mounting sleeve into place (top side) so that it partially enters the steering gear housing.

Turn the steering gear housing over, then press the mounting sleeve using special tools so that the sleeve of the mounting sleeve (top side) came up against the steering gear housing.

Make sure that the mounting sleeve is seated correctly without any gap between it and the steering gear housing, as shown in the figure. If there is a gap, adjust the sleeve position using special tools and a press.

Installing steering rods

Fix the steering rod (from the steering gear side) from turning with a suitable wrench, and tighten the steering rod with another suitable wrench.

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Installing boot clamps

Install the clamp on the boot.

Press the boot clamp using a special tool.

Make sure that the clearance of the stamped part A complies with the standard (2.5-3.0 mm). If the gap A exceeds the norm, reduce the preset on the special tool and re-crimp the clamp. If the gap A is less than the norm, increase the preset on the special tool and, after removing the clamp, install and crimp a new one.

Try to turn the clamp by hand to make sure that it is securely installed on the boot.

Installing tie rod ends

Align the alignment marks made before removing the tie rod end, then install the tie rod end in place and tighten the lock nut to the specified tightening torque.