Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual — part 104

Fig. 11: Exploded View Of Steering Column (929)
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OVERHAUL

STEERING COLUMN

Disassembly

1. Remove driver air bag module, steering wheel and combination switch. See Fig. 5 -11 . See the

following:

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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE .

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STEERING WHEEL .

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COMBINATION SWITCH .

2. Remove ignition switch/steering lock assembly. See IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCK

ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove steering column. See STEERING
COLUMN under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Turn steering shaft to remove.

Inspection

Inspect all components for damage and wear. Check steering shaft for bends, damage or sheared plastic pins.
Check bearings for excessive play. Replace components as necessary. Measure length of steering shaft. See
STEERING SHAFT DIMENSIONS table. See Fig. 12 -18 .

Reassembly

To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Grease steering shaft, bushings and bearings. Use NEW shear
screws.

STEERING SHAFT DIMENSIONS

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Application

Length - In. (mm)

Miata

22.75-22.83 (577.8-579.8)

Millenia

21.95 (557.5)

MPV

24.09-24.21 (612.0-615.0)

MX-3

22.46-22.54 (570.6-572.6)

MX-6 & 626

22.35-22.42 (567.6-569.6)

Protege

21.24-21.31 (539.3-541.3)

RX7

30.69-30.76 (779.5-781.5)

929

24.49-24.57 (622.0-624.0)

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For measuring points, see Fig. 12 -Fig. 18 .

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Fig. 12: Measuring Steering Shaft Dimensions (Miata)
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Fig. 13: Measuring Steering Shaft Dimensions (Millenia)
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Fig. 14: Measuring Steering Shaft Dimensions (MPV)
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Fig. 15: Measuring Steering Shaft Dimensions (MX-3, Protege & 323)
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