Courtesy of Mazda's Own Dave Coleman
Finally talked to some guys who have done a lot of front bar changes on the ND. Its easier than it looks.
Mark the steering shaft U-joint position and remove the clamp bolt.
Remove the two bolts holding the steering rack to the subframe.
Slide the rack forward out of its double-shear mounting brackets, then let it drop down.
Unbolt the sway bar and slide it out.
No need to remove either tie rod end.