Steering rack preload adjusting locknut (NB2)
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Not yet checked against the factory manual for your car's year. It's verified in the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture); later manuals may differ.
29–36 ft·lb40–49 N·m40–49 N·m29–36 ft·lb
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure
Set rack preload using the manual procedure before tightening the locknut with SST 49 B032 320.
Applies to
- NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
- NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
- Verified in: 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)
Sources
- 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)Tier 1Page PDF p. 169229–36 ft·lb (40–49 N·m)Printed: “40—49 N·m {4.0—5.0 kgf·m, 29—36 ft·lbf}”
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