Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 543

Fig. 7: Measuring Steering Wheel Effort Using Torque Wrench
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Steering wheel effort 7.8 N.m {80 kgf.cm, 58 in.lbf} max.

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the dashboard under cover (driver side). (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

2. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Remove the coil antenna (with advanced keyless system). (See COIL ANTENNA

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] .)

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

6. If the steering lock component of a vehicle equipped with the advanced keyless system is replaced,

perform the following procedure after installation.

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Without immobilizer system

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Steering lock unit programming (See STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE
REGISTRATION [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] .)

NOTE:

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To determine whether the steering effort is satisfactory or not,
perform the inspection on another vehicle of the same model and
under the same conditions, and compare the results.

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The steering wheel effort varies with conditions as shown below.

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Road conditions, such as dry or wet, and asphalt or concrete.

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Tire conditions, such as brand, wear, and tire pressure.

WARNING:

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Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the
air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG
SYSTEM WARNINGS before handling the air bag module. (See AIR
BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM
SERVICE CAUTIONS .)

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With immobilizer system

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Immobilizer system resetting (See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT
REPLACEMENT/KEY ADDITION AND CLEARING [ADVANCED KEYLESS
SYSTEM] .) (See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY
ADDITION AND CLEARING [KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM] .)

Fig. 8: Identifying Steering Wheel, Column Components & Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL NOTE

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1. Set the vehicle in the straight-ahead position.

2. Remove the steering wheel using a suitable puller.

STEERING SHAFT REMOVAL NOTE

1. Protect the lower panel with a clean rag.

2. Remove the steering wheel using any commercially available puller.

STEERING LOCK MOUNTING BOLTS REMOVAL NOTE

1. Make a groove in the heads of the steering lock mounting bolts using a chisel and a hammer.

2. Remove the bolts using a screwdriver.

3. Disassemble the steering lock component.

Fig. 9: Making Groove In Heads Of Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Using Chisel And Hammer
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

KEY CYLINDER (WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM) REMOVAL NOTE

1. Turn the key to the ACC position.

2. Push the pin and remove the outer cylinder.

CAUTION:

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Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a
hammer. The column will collapse.

CAUTION:

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When removing/installing the steering shaft, protect the lower panel
with a clean rag to prevent it from being scratched by interference.

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Fig. 10: Locating Pin
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STEERING LOCK MOUNTING BOLTS INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Assemble the steering lock component to the steering shaft.

2. Verify that the lock operates correctly.

3. Install new steering lock mounting bolts.

4. Tighten the bolts until the heads break off.

Fig. 11: Installing Steering Lock Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

STEERING SHAFT INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Lock the tilt lever.

2. Tighten nut A.

3. Tighten nut B.

4. Tighten bolt C.

CAUTION:

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Do not apply a shock in the axial direction of the shaft.

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