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REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mazda 3 (2003 release)
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Working with a steering operation
Precautions with the system of passive safety (SRS)
Removal, check and installation of the steering wheel and steering column
Disassembly of the steering mechanism and steering rods
Check the steering gear and steering rods
Check the rack
Checking the rod end
Checking the steering rod
Removing and installing power steering pump
Tables
Brakes
Onboard electric
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Checking the rod end



Check the tie rod for cracks and damage to the protective sheath. Replace it if necessary.
Check the play in the ball joint. Replace the tie rods if necessary.
Turn the hinge pin five times.

Checking moment resistance to rotation ball joint
Fig. 5.28. Checking moment resistance to rotation ball joint


Measure the drag torque ball joint, using a special device and load cell (Fig. 5.28).
Drag torque: 0,4-2,7 Nm.
Indications dynamometer: 3,4-25,5 N.
If the result is different from the specified, replace the tip




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