Steering Related Problems of the 2002 Mazda 626

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2002 Mazda 626.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mazda 626

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems	1
Steering Column problems	1

Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem #1

Consumer heard noise in the vehicle. When brought to the dealership, nothing was found. The noise was heard when the brakes were applied. There was excessive play in the tie rods, a noise when going over bumps, which the dealer tightened the right lower gravel shield, the right front axle seal was leaking and the seat belt retractor was replaced because of a rattle.

Steering Column problem #2

When a turn was made, the steering wheel made a squeaking noise from the steering column. The vehicle has been to the dealership.

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