Mazdaspeed6 L4-2.3L Turbo (2006)
1. Apply grease to a new upper bearing.
2. Press in the upper bearing using the SSTs.
Seal Ring Assembly Note
1. Install a new seal ring to the valve part of the pinion shaft using the SST.
2. After installing it, seat it properly using the SST.
3. Install the snap ring.
Adjusting Cover Assembly Note
1. Set the rack to the center position.
2. Tighten the adjusting cover to 4.9 Nm (50 kgf-cm, 36 inch lbs.) three times, then return it 25° using the SST.
3. Apply sealant to the threads of the locknut.
4. Attach the locknut.
5. Measure the pinion torque using the SST and a pull scale.
Pinion shaft rotation torque
Center of rack ±90°: 0.7 - 1.1 Nm (7.2 - 11.2 kgf-cm, 6.2 - 9.7 inch lbs.)
[Pull scale reading 7 - 11 N (0.8 - 1.1 kgf, 1.6-2.4 lbs.)
Except center of rack ±90°: Less than 1.6 Nm (16.3 kgf-cm, 11.8 inch lbs.)
[Pull scale reading Less than 16.7 N (1.7 kgf, 3.8 lbs.)]
