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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Adjusting Cover Assembly Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Adjusting Cover Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Set the rack to the center position.
  2. Tighten the adjusting cover to 4.9 N.m {50 kgf.cm, 36 in.lbf}  three times, then return it 25° using the SST  .
    Fig 1: Tightening Adjusting Cover
    G01930665Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Apply sealant to the threads of the locknut.
  4. Attach the locknut.
  5. Measure the pinion torque using the SST  and a pull scale.

    Standard 

    1. Center of rack +/-90° 
      1. 0.7-1.1 N.m {7.2-11.2 kgf.cm, 6.2-9.7 in.lbf} 
      2. [Pull scale reading 7-11 N {0.8-1.1 kgf, 1.6-2.4 lbf}] 
    1. Except center of rack +/-90° 
      1. Less than 1.6 N.m {16.3 kgf.cm, 11.8 in.lbf} 
      2. [Pull scale reading Less than 16.7 N {1.7 kgf, 3.8 lbf}] 
    Fig 2: Measuring Pinion Torque
    G01930666Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. If not as specified, repeat steps  2 through  5 .
  7. Install the locknut using the SST  (49 B032 320).

    Tightening torque 

    1. 40-49 N.m {4.1-4.9 kgf.m, 30-36 ft.lbf} 
    Fig 3: Tightening Locknut
    G01930667Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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