Dismantling of the steering mechanism and steering drafts. Mazda 3 (since 2003 release)

5.3.3. Dismantling of the steering mechanism and steering drafts

ATTENTION

When fastening an arm of the steering mechanism in a vice establish copper plates on sponges of a vice, enclose rags or similar material.

Fig. 5.16. Components of the steering mechanism and steering drafts: 1 – hydraulic system pipeline; 2 – tip of steering draft; 3 – lock-nut; 4 – collar of a protective cover; 5 – tape collar of a protective cover; 6 – protective cover; 7 – steering draft; 8 – washer; 9 – lock-nut (adjusting cover); 10 – adjusting cover; 11 – lath emphasis spring; 12 – lath emphasis; 13 – bolt; 14 – shaft of a gear wheel and case; 15 – gear wheel shaft; 16 – sealing ring; 17 – lock ring; 18 – the operating valve; 19 – ring sealant; 20 – gear wheel shaft; 21 – valve case; 22 – top bearing; 23 – epiploon; 24 – return pipeline; 25 – valve case; 26 – holder; 27 – sealing ring; 28 – U-shaped laying; 29 – basic ring; 30 – steering rack; 31 – ring sealant; 32 – sealing ring; 33 – epiploon; 34 – internal guide; 35 – case of the steering mechanism; 36 – rubber support

Components of the steering mechanism and steering drafts are shown in fig. 5.16.