How to carry out replacement: Track Rod End 1.6 (BK12) Mazda 3 Saloon
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How to change track rod end on Mazda 3 BK – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK) 2.0 (BKEP), MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK) 1.6 DI Turbo (BK12Y), MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK) 2.3, MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK) 2.0 MZR-CD (BK12), MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK) 2.0, MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK) 2.3 SP23 (BK3P), MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK) 1.5 (BK5P) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: track rod end – Mazda 3 BK. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #24
Drive socket # 14
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Nippers
Wheel chock
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Replacement: track rod end – Mazda 3 BK. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Mazda 3 BK – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK) 1.6 (BK12) 2000 Track Rod End - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mazda 3 BK
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Track Rod End on MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK) 2004: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
  7. Step 7
    Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #24.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the cotter pin. Use nippers.
  9. Step 10
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 11
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  11. Step 13
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  12. Step 14
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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