disconnect rag joint.
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Loose steering: You notice how steering wheel is very easy to move and feels sloppy. It creates an difficult feeling on the highway because it seems you have no control of your car.POSSIBLE CAUSES: - Steering linkage is worn and parts need to be restored.- Steering linkage may be loose and need to be tightened.- Your steering box needs adjusting.
There is a large nut in the center of the wheel under the boss cover, tighten it to the manufacturers specification. If, however, the steering is wandering this could indicate a loose steering/suspension joint or problems in the rack or steering column which must be checked out and repaired before the vehicle is used further.
Ball joint, tierod end separation; loose pitman arm, etc.
check the intermediate steering shaft. these have a key in them to keep them from failing completely. you can weld the d-tab to the u-joint. the steels are compatible
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You can adjust the steering box some. Or possible ball joint problems. If the problem is lurches and surges in the steering (can feel like loose idler arm, loose ball joints, etc.), one common cause is a faulty steering position sensor. This $60 sensor at the base of the steering column (inside the vehicle) tells the variable assist power steering how fast you are turning the steering wheel.
Hypermobility or hyperlaxity are terms for joint laxity.Arthrochalasia
If the steering wheel is loose while driving the steering rack may be going bad. A bad steering rack leads to a lot of play on the actual wheel.
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The belt that drives the power steering pump may be loose or worn. Check for glazing or cracking of the belt, and for proper tension. Mazda recommends inspection and/or replacement every 24 months/24,000 miles.