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2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Removal and Installation

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key.
    • Rotate the steering wheel until the steering column locks into position.
  2. Remove the clockspring. See CLOCK-SPRING .
    Fig 1: Positioning Steering Column Boot Aside
    G04321861Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the steering column boot aside.
  4. Remove the steering column coupling upper pinch bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf).
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Passive Anti-Theft System (Pats) Transceiver Module Electrical Connector
      G04321862Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. If equipped, disconnect the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver module electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Wiring Harness From Steering Column
    G04321863Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the steering column.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
    G04321864Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
    Fig 5: Removing Steering Column Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G04321865Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the 4 steering column mounting bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf).
  9. Remove the steering column assembly.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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