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How to change track rod end on MAZDA 3 Hatchback (BK) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MAZDA 3 (BK) 1.6 (BK14), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.0 (BKEP), MAZDA 3 (BK) 1.6 DI Turbo, MAZDA 3 (BK) 1.3 (BK14), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.3 MZR (BK3P), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.3 MZR Sport (BK3P), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.3 DiSi Turbo MPS (BK3P), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.3 MPS Turbo (BK14), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.0 MZR-CD (BK14), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.0, MAZDA 3 (BK) 1.6 MZ-CD, MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.3 (BK3P), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.0 AWD (BKEP), MAZDA 3 (BK) 1.6 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MAZDA 3 (BK) 1.6 (BK14), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.0 (BKEP), MAZDA 3 (BK) 1.6 DI Turbo, MAZDA 3 (BK) 1.3 (BK14), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.3 MZR (BK3P), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.3 MZR Sport (BK3P), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.3 DiSi Turbo MPS (BK3P), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.3 MPS Turbo (BK14), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.0 MZR-CD (BK14), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.0, MAZDA 3 (BK) 1.6 MZ-CD, MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.3 (BK3P), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.0 AWD (BKEP), MAZDA 3 (BK) 1.6 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for 3 (BK) and other MAZDA models
Alternative products

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
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:
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks. - Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. - Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MAZDA 3 (BK) - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
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. - Step 7Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 8
Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #24. - Step 9
Remove the cotter pin. Use nippers. - Step 10Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 11
Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 12
Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. - Step 13
Screw the end out of the tie rod. - Step 14
Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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