Genuine Mazda Tribute Rack and Pinions

Mazda Tribute Rack and Pinions Parts and Q&A

• Steering Gear
  ZZCA-32-110
  Q: How do Rack and Pinions play a role in removing and installing steering gear on Mazda Tribute?

  A:

  In 2007 and older models, first remove the cable out of the negative terminal of the battery, and then the rear transaxle mount and bracket. Disconnect the power steering pressure and return line bracket bolts and inside the car, slide the steering shaft boot up through the firewall and remove and dispose the intermediate shaft pinch bolt and nut. Depower the resistant fluid on the remote reservoir either with a suction gun or by detaching the fluid hose. Unscrew the front wheel lug nuts, lift the front part of the vehicle using jackstands then remove both front wheels. It is necessary to separate the tie-rod ends of the Steering Knuckles, label the U-joint and rack and pinions input shaft, and part the U-joint and rack and pinions input shaft. Install a drain pan beneath the rack and pinions by disconnection of the pressure and return lines of the power steering and capping the ends to avoid the loss of fluid. Unbolster the rack and pinions by removing the two mounting bolts and take the rack and pinions out of the vehicle. To install, undo all the steps made, making certain that when attaching the rack and pinions input shaft to the intermediate shaft U-joint, matchmarks are aligned and a new pinch bolt and nut are installed. Fasten all the fasteners to the recommended torque levels, re-connect the battery and give the Powertrain Control Module time to re-learn its idle and fuel mixture trim strategy. Refill the power steering tank with the suggested fluid, bleed the hydraulic system and verify the front end alignment. For 2008 and later models, remove the battery cable, loosen lug nuts on the front wheel and lift the vehicle on jackstands and remove the front wheels. Unscrew the rack and pinions on the steering shaft, loosen the two bolts that hold the rack and pinions in place, and take out the steering gear shield, where fitted. Disassemble tie-rods and steering knuckles, take out the through-bolt in rear transaxle mount in 4WD models and transmission vibration damper in four-cylinder models with automatic transaxle. Undo the rack and pinions mounting bolts which might need a bit of lowering of the rear of the front subframe and remove the rack and pinions through the left side of the vehicle drawing the driveshaft downward in 4WD models. During installation, position the rack and pinions in the middle of the travel before installing, screw all the fasteners to the recommended torque values and finally check the front end alignment. In models as of 2013 and later, disassemble by removing the subframe and rack and pinions input shaft boot, the rack and pinions bolts and then swivel the stabilizer bar upwards to disconnect the rack and pinions from the subframe. Installation To install, follow the removal procedure, attach the rack and pinions mounting bolts in order to the outlined torque and reassemble the subframe.