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Mazda RX7. Manual - part 62

 

 

STEERING COLUMN

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1983 Mazda RX7

For www.iluvmyrx7.com    

Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC

Sunday, August 26, 2001  08:20PM

ARTICLE BEGINNING

         1983 STEERING
         Mazda - Steering Columns

         GLC Wagon, RX7

         DESCRIPTION

         Steering columns used on these models incorporate a
         collapsible steering shaft.

         REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

         STEERING COLUMN

         Removal
         1) Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove horn cap. Remove
steering wheel with steering wheel puller. See Mazda in Steering
Wheel & Column Switches article in this section. Remove steering
column covers. Disconnect combination switch coupler and remove
switch.

NOTE:    Do not hammer or exert extreme pressure on steering column,
         as damage to collapsible section may result.

         2) Remove lock assembly. Remove steering column mounting
bolts. Remove steering column jacket.
         3) Disconnect center link from pitman arm using puller
(49-0118-850C). Remove pitman arm from sector shaft using puller
(49-0223-695E).
         4) Remove steering gear housing attaching bolts. Remove
steering gear housing assembly through engine compartment. See Fig. 1.

         Inspection
         Check all components for damage or wear. Check steering
shaft for bend or damage.

         Installation
         To install, reverse removal procedures. Make sure there is
clearance between column cover and steering wheel.

STEERING COLUMN

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1983 Mazda RX7

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Fig. 1:  GLC Wagon Steering Column
RX7 steering column is similar.

         TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

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Application                                   Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Column Bracket Bolts  .......................  12-17 (16-23)
Steering Wheel Nut  .........................  29-36 (40-50)
Steering Gear Housing to Frame  .............  32-40 (44-55)
Pitman Arm to Sector Shaft  ................  58-87 (80-120)
Pitman Arm to Center Link  ..................  22-33 (30-45)

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STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES

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1983 Mazda RX7

For www.iluvmyrx7.com    

Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC

Sunday, August 26, 2001  08:20PM

ARTICLE BEGINNING

         1983 STEERING
         Mazda - Steering Wheel & Column Switches

         626, GLC (FWD Sedan & RWD Wagon), Pickup, RX7

         REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

         STEERING WHEEL & COMBINATION SWITCH

         Removal
         1) Disconnect battery ground cable. Pull off horn cap. Place
front wheels in straight-ahead position. Index mark column shaft and
steering wheel.
         2) Remove steering column shrouding. Disconnect electrical
connectors. To disconnect electrical connections on RX7, remove air
duct at base of steering column.
         3) On all models, remove steering shaft stop ring, cancel
cam and spring. Remove retaining screws and combination switch
assembly.

NOTE:    Wiper switch can be removed with combination switch or
         separated from it.

Fig. 1:  Typical Mazda Steering Wheel Assembly

         Installation
         To install, reverse removal procedures.

         IGNITION SWITCH

         Removal
         1) Remove steering wheel as previously outlined. Remove

STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES

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1983 Mazda RX7

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Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC

Sunday, August 26, 2001  08:20PM

column shrouding. Remove combination switch. Disconnect electrical
connector.
         2) Remove screw attaching switch contact housing to steering
lock body and slide out contact housing. See Fig. 2.

         Installation
         To install, reverse removal procedure.

         STEERING LOCK

         Removal
         Remove steering wheel, column shrouding and combination
switch. File slot in bolt attaching steering lock body to column
shaft (in order to remove bolt with screwdriver) and remove bolt.
Remove steering lock.

         Installation
         To install, reverse removal procedure and tighten new shear
bolts until heads break off.

Fig. 2:  Exploded View of Ignition Switch (Exc. Pickups)

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