1. Remove the snap pin.

2. Loosen the tie-rod end locknut.
3. Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST
.

4. Remove the tie-rod end locknut.
5. Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for proper installation.

6. Remove the tie-rod end.

7. Align the alignment marks made before removing the tie-rod end, and then install a new tie-rod end to the tie rod.

If there are no alignment marks, go to the following procedure.
8. Adjust dimension A shown in the figure to the standard, and assemble.

10.1—23.1 mm {0.398—0.909 in}
9. Install the tie-rod end to the steering knuckle.

10. Install a new snap pin.
11. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
Tie Rod End Inspection
Tie Rod InspectionTowing Description
We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial
tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Particularly when towing a AWD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to
the drive train, proper transporting of ...
High Pressure Fuel Pump Control
Outline
Changes the fuel pressure applied to the fuel injector according to engine
operation conditions to improve engine output and startability.
The PCM determines the fuel pressure value corresponding to the engine operation
conditions based on the each input signal, and driv ...
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each wheel. If one wheel
is about to lock up, the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying
that wheel's brake.
The driver will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake sy ...