2002 Mazda B2300 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Steering Column Disassembly/Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. See LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the air bag sliding contact. See CLOCKSPRING .
  3. Remove the steering column. See STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  4. On manual transmission equipped vehicles, remove the ignition switch.
    1. Remove the ignition switch bolts.
    2. Remove the ignition switch.
    Fig 1: Removing Ignition Switch
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  5. Remove the bearing retainer.
    Fig 2: Removing Bearing Retainer
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  6. Remove the steering column lock housing bearing.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
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  7. Remove the steering column lock gear.
    Fig 4: Removing Steering Column Lock Gear
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  8. On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, remove the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    2. Remove the screws.
    3. Remove the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
    Fig 5: Removing Shock Absorber Electronic Steering Sensor
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  9. On fixed steering column equipped vehicles, remove the snap ring from the bottom of the steering column shaft.
    Fig 6: Removing Snap Ring From Bottom Of The Steering Column Shaft
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  10. On tilt steering column equipped vehicles, remove the sensor ring.
    1. Remove the steering column lower bearing spring.
    2. Remove the sensor ring.
    Fig 7: Removing Sensor Ring
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  11. Remove the steering column bearing tolerance ring from the steering column shaft.
    Fig 8: Removing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G02673324Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. On tilt steering column equipped vehicles, remove the lock cylinder housing pivot screws.
    Fig 9: Removing Lock Cylinder Housing Pivot Screws
    G02673325Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    13. WARNING: The steering column position spring is under tension and may come out with great force.
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