We remove the steering mechanism of the car for repair or replacement
We prepare the car and install it on a lift or an inspection ditch
Remove the crankcase protection
Disconnect the negative battery terminal
Press on the pad retainer bracket
Raise the brace fully
And disconnect the wiring harness from the electric power steering
Push on the clamp of the torque sensor wire block and disconnect the block from the sensor
We press the lock of the cable block of the rotor speed sensor and disconnect the block from the sensor (the thermal screen is removed for clarity)
We unscrew the bolts securing the lower arm and the extension of the lower arm of the front suspension to the subframe, as described in the article "How to replace the lower arm and the extension of the front suspension Mazda 6"
We unscrew the bolt of the lower engine mount, remove it from the hole and remove the support from the subframe
Removing the front suspension subframe assembly with the steering gear and stabilizer bar "How to remove and install the Mazda 6 front suspension subframe"
We unscrew the three bolts securing the steering gear to the front suspension subframe and remove the steering gear
The arrows show the bolts of the front mounting and the bolt of the rear mounting of the steering mechanism to the subframe
Pay attention to the markings on the steering gear housing
Duplicate marking is applied near the rotor speed sensor
You need to purchase the same steering gear
We unscrew the two bolts and remove the thermal screen
The arrows show the bolts securing the thermal screen to the steering gear
On the body of the steering mechanism (A) of the rack-and-pinion type, there is a clearance adjustment mechanism consisting of a lock nut (B) and a threaded stop (C) of the rack cracker
Install parts in reverse order
When installing the steering mechanism, pay attention to the fact that the rack is in the middle (neutral) position, and the position of the steering wheel corresponds to a straight-line movement
After assembly, we check and, if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment