General information about steering Pic. 5.1. The steering mechanism of the car Mazda 6: 1 - with left-hand steering; 2 – with the right arrangement of a steering; 3 - ATX; 4 - MTX; 5 - steering wheel; 6 -...
Checking the hydraulic power steering fluid Checking the fluid level Check the power steering fluid level. Top up the fluid level if necessary. Power steering fluid ATF M III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®II). Fluid...
Steering wheel free play check Set the wheels to the straight ahead position and turn the steering wheel slightly to the left and right to check that the free play is correct. If the steering wheel...
Steering column check Pic. 5.8. Steering column check By moving the steering wheel as shown in Figure 5.8, check the wear of the steering column bearing, the free play in the steering shaft...
Steering wheel force check Check the following: tire size and tire pressure; fluid level in the power steering reservoir; power steering pump drive belt tension. Park the vehicle on a firm, level...
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions Warning! Improper handling of the airbag module can cause the airbag to deploy unexpectedly and cause injury to the user. Be sure to read the safety rules when...
Steering Gear and Tie Rod Components Attention! When fixing the steering bracket in a vise, place copper plates on the jaws of the vise, place a rag or similar material on it. Pic. 5.16. Steering gear and...
Tie rod disassembly Remove parts in the order shown on Figure 5.16 . Expand the puck. Pic. 5.17. Removing the tie rod Remove the tie rod (pic. 5.17). Pic. 5.18. Removing the locknut Remove...
Disassembly of the gear shaft and housing Pic. 5.20. Removing the case Holding the gear shaft as shown in Figure 5.20, remove the housing and gear shaft. Note. If the pinion shaft cannot be removed by hand, use...
Disassembly of the upper bearing and stuffing box Pic. 5.23. Removing the oil seal and upper bearing Install the special tool as shown in figure 5.23. Using a press, remove the packing and upper bearing without applying...
Dismantling the gland of the inner guide Install the special tools on the valve side. Install the special tool on the gear housing. Pic. 5.25. Pressing out the oil seal and inner guide Press out the oil seal...
Steering rack check Check the rack for cracking, damage and tooth wear. Replace rail if necessary. Pic. 5.27. Rack runout measurement Measure rack runout (pic. 5.27). Runout: maximum near...
Checking the tie rod end Check the tie rod end for cracks and damage to the protective boot. Replace it if necessary. Check ball joint clearance. Replace the tie rod end if necessary. Rotate the...
Steering rod check Check up steering draft on absence of deformation and damages. Replace it if necessary. Check ball joint clearance. Replace tie rod if necessary. Rock the tie rod five...
Removal and installation of the hydraulic booster pump Remove the drive belt. Disconnect the pressure sensor connector. Disconnect the pressure pipe. Disconnect the suction hose. Pic. 5.30. Power steering pump: 1 - drive...
Assembly of power steering pump components Pic. 5.34. Installing the Power Steering Pump Clamp Put on the clip in the direction shown in Figure 5.34. Make sure the clip lug is locked. Pic. 5.35. Installing the...
Steering Gear Specifications Table 5.1. Steering Gear Specifications * When filling the tank to the maximum level.