Mazda 6. Manual - part 231

ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING 

N–7

N

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

• Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may 

seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNINGS before handling the air bag module. (See 

T–117 SERVICE WARNINGS

.)

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

3.

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1

Air bag module
(See 

T–120 DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

)

2

Locknut

3

Steering wheel
(See 

N–8 Steering Wheel Removal Note

)

(See 

N–8 Steering Wheel Installation Note

)

4

Column cover

5

Clock spring
(See 

T–125 CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/

INSTALLATION

)

6

Combination switch

7

Lower panel

8

Steering shaft
(See 

N–8 Steering Shaft Installation Note

)

9

Joint cover

10

Dust cover

11

Steering lock mounting bolts
(See 

N–8 Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Removal 

Note

)

(See 

N–8 Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Installation 

Note

)

12

Steering lock component

N–8

ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING 

Steering Wheel Removal Note

Caution

• Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a hammer. The column will 

collapse.

1. Set the vehicle in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the steering wheel using a suitable puller.

Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Removal Note

1. Make a groove in the heads of the steering lock 

mounting bolts using a chisel and a hammer.

2. Remove the bolts using a screwdriver.
3. Disassemble the steering lock component.

Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Installation Note

1. Assemble the steering lock component to the steering shaft.
2. Verify that the lock operates correctly.
3. Install new steering lock mounting bolts.
4. Tighten the bolts until the heads break off.

Steering Shaft Installation Note

Caution

• Do not apply a shock in the axial direction of the shaft.

1. Lock the tilt lever.
2. Tighten bolt A.
3. Tighten nut B.
4. Tighten nut C.

Steering Wheel Installation Note

1. Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position, and install the steering wheel.

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ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING 

N–9

N

STEERING SHAFT INSPECTION

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1. Inspect the following.

(1) Column bearing for damage
(2) Steering shaft length

• Replace the steering shaft component as 

necessary.

Length

211.6 mm {8.3 in}

2. Inspect the tilt and telescope operation

(1) Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly 

from unlock position to lock position.

(2) Verify that the steering shaft is fixed firmly 

when the adjusting lever is locked.

• Replace the steering shaft component as 

necessary.

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N–10

ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING 

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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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 in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, inspect the toe-in. (See 

R–5 FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

.)

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1

Bolt (intermediate shaft)
(See 

N–11 Bolt (Intermediate Shaft) Removal Note

)

(See 

N–12 Bolt (Intermediate Shaft) Installation 

Note

)

2

Cotter pin

3

Nuts (tie-rod end ball joint)

4

Tie-rod end ball joint
(See 

N–11 Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note

)

5

Pressure pipe

6

Return pipe

7

Steering gear and linkage
(See 

N–11 Steering Gear and Linkage Removal 

Note

)

(See 

N–12 Steering Gear and Linkage Installation 

Note

)