1987 MAZDA 626 check oil

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT 1 0
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
BLEEDING OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM
1. Check the fluid level, and add fluid if necessary.
2. Turn the steering wheel fully in both directions 5
times (engine not running).
3. Recheck the fluid level. If the level has lowered,
add fluid, and repeat from step 1.
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4. Start the engine, and run it at idle.
5. Turn the steering wheel fully in both directions 5
times to bleed air from the system.
6. Check that the fluid is not foamy and the fluid lev-
el has not lowered.
If a problem is found, add fluid as necessary and
repeat from step 5.
Note
If bleeding is not done completely, the follow-
ing problems may appear:
• Foamy fluid on level gauge.
• Noise from power steering oil pump.
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4-WHEEL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE 1 0
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1. Temporarily install the front bracket.
2. Install the rear bracket, and then tighten at the
specified torque.
Tightening torque:
22—30 Nm (2.2—3.1 m-kg, 5.1—7.2 ft-lb)
3. Tighten the front bracket bolt.
Tightening torque:
22—30 Nm (2.2—3.1 m-kg, 5.1—7.2 ft-lb)
Caution
The shaft should be installed by two or more
persons, taking care not to bend the joint part.
4. Connect the joint of the front steering gear side,
and then tighten the bolt.
5. Connect the joint of the rear steering gear side, and
then tighten the bolt.
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Caution
Check to be sure that the front and rear brack-
ets do not contact the oil seal.
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Attach a new wire and clamp, and as shown in the
illustration be sure that protrusion is within 5mm
(0.2 in).
Install the cover.
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1 0 4-WHEEL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
INSPECTION
Front Steering Gear and Linkage
1. Check the following and replace the front steering
gear assembly if necessary.
(a) Damaged or cracked case
(b) Bent linkage
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2. Check the following and replace any faulty parts.
(a) Clogged, bent, or pinched pipes
(b) Faulty oil pressure switch
(c) Damaged mounting bracket and mounting
rubber
(d) Cracked, damaged, or deteriorated boots
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Available spare parts
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1. Tie-rod end 7. Oil pressure switch
2. Tie-rod end boot 8. O-ring
3. Nut 9. Mounting bracket
4. Boot 10. Mounting rubber
5. Boot band (large) 11. Oil pipe
6. Boot band (small) 12. Steering gear assembly
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1 0 4-WHEEL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
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Rear Steering Gear and Linkage
1. Check the following and replace the rear steering
gear assembly if necessary.
(a) Damaged or cracked case
(b) Faulty stepper motor or rear-to-front steering
ratio sensor
(c) Sticking bearings
(d) Oil leakage
Note
There is no fluid in a new replacement rear
steering gear assembly, add fluid to the spe-
cified level. (Refer to 10—12.)
2. Check and tighten bolts and nuts, if necessary.
3. Check the following and replace any faulty parts.
(a) Cracked, damaged, or deteriorated rear stee-
ring gear boots and bands
(b) Cracked or damaged oil pan
(c) Malfunctioning solenoid valve
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1 0 ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
Oil seal and needle bearing
1. Insert the SST so that it contacts the needle
bearing.
2. Drive the oil seal and needle bearing out with the
SST bar.
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INSPECTION
Check the following and replace any faulty parts.
Pinion shaft assembly
1. Pinion shaft teeth wear or damage
2. Control valve damage, clogging, and wear
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Rack bushing
Wear or damage
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Bearing
Wear, damage, and operation
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ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING 1 0
Rack bushing
1. Install the rack bushing assembly in the rack
housing.
Tightening torque:
88—98 N m (9—10 m-kg, 65—72 ft-lb)
Note
The oil seal is pushed to the correct position
in the rack housing by the tightening of the
rack bushing.
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2. Stake the rack housing at two points approx 1.5
mm (0.06 in) from the end with a hammer and
center punch.
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Hermetic inspection
1. Connect the SST to the cylinder housing.
2. Connect a vacuum pump to the SST.
3. Apply 400 mmHg (15.7 inHg) vacuum.
4. Verify that vacuum is held for at least 30 sec. If
not, check the seal and assembly.
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Lower bearing
1. Secure the gear housing in a vise so that the low-
er bearing bore faces upward.
2. Apply ATF to the lower bearing, then install it in
the housing.
3. Press the bearing into the gear housing with the
housing cover. Tighten the cover until the tighten-
ing force suddenly increases.
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1 0 ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED POWER STEERING
Oil seal
Remove the oil seal with a screwdriver.
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INSPECTION
Check the following and replace any faulty parts.
1. Cracked, damaged, or deteriorated boots
2. Worn pressure pad friction surface
3. Loose or sticking tie-rod ball joint
4. Bent or damaged tie-rod or tie-rod end
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5. Worn outer box bushing
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6. Cracked or damaged gear housing
7. Steering gear oil leakage
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OIL PUMP 1 0
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to the removal note for specially marked parts.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque, referring to the figure.
Note
a) The power steering fluid will leak out when the return hose or the pressure hose is dis-
connected. Prepare a suitable container for it to drain into.
b) After installation, inspect the deflection of the oil pump belt and bleed the air from the
system, then check for fluid leakage. 2WS (Gasoline engine)
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4. Bracket
5. Oil pump
6. Oil pump pulley
1. Belt
2. Nut
3. Pipes
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