1994 MAZDA MX-5 oil level

K TRANSMISSION VACUUM DIAPHRAGM Preparation SST Note Excessive shift shock and improper shifting often indicate a vacuum diaphragm malfunction. 49 GO32 355 Adjustment gauge Warning When the transmission and the ATF are hot, they can cause burns to the skin. Allow the trans- mission and the ATF to cool before doing this procedure. For adjustment of vacuum diaphragm rod On-vehicle Removal 1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands. 2. Remove the exhaust pipe. (Refer to page K-45.) 3. Loosen the oil pan mounting bolts, and drain approx. 1.0 L (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt) of ATF. L' 4. Disconnect the vacuum hose. 5. Remove the vacuum diaphragm, O-rings, and vacuum diaphragm rod. Inspection 1. Check that the vacuum diaphragm rod moves when vac- uum is applied to the vacuum diaphragm. 2. If not correct, replace the vacuum diaphragm. Gartner Banana

TRANSMISSION K TRANSMISSION UNIT (INSTALLATION) Preparation SST Wrench d b For installation of torque converter bolts 1. On level ground, raise the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands. 2. Install in the order shown in figure, referring to Installation Note. 3. Fill the transmission with the specified amount and type of the ATF after installation. 4. Warm up the engine, inspect for oil leakage, and verify correct transmission operation. 49 0259 440 Holder, rnainshaft For prevention of oil leakage Gartner Banana

TRANSMISSION K Installation Note Transmission Set the transmission onto the transmission jack, paying special attention not to damage the oil pipes. Make sure that the torque converter side of the transmission is tilted slightly upward. Torque converter bolts 1. Align the holes by turning the torque converter. 2. Lock the drive plate by using a screwdriver. 3. Hand-tighten the torque converter mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern. 4. Modify the torque converter mounting bolts tightening torque to allow for a torque wrench-SST combination (Refer to Section GI "Torque Formulas") 5. Tighten the torque converter mounting bolts by using the SST. Tightening torque: 35-49 N-m (3.5-5.0 kgf-m, 26--36 ft-lbf) Power plant frame (PPF) 1. Support the transmission with a jack so that it is level. 2. Position the power plant frame and tighten the transmis- sion-side bolts by hand. 3. Verify that the sleeve is installed into the block. 4. Install the spacer and reamer bolts in the forward hole, and hand-tighten them. Gartner Banana

DIFFERENTIAL M DIFFERENTIAL OIL Inspection 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Verify that the oil is at the bottom of the filler plug hole. If it is low, add the specified oil. 3. Install the filler plug. Tightening torque: 39-54 N.m (4.0-5.5 kgf.m, 29-40 ft4bf) Replacement 1. Remove the filler and drain plugs. 2. Drain the differential oil into a suitable container. 3. Wipe the plugs clean. 4. Install the drain plug and a new washer. Tightening torque: 39-54 N.m (4.0-5.5 kgf-m, 29-40 ft4bf) 5. Add the specified oil from the filler plug until the level reaches the bottom of the plug hole. Specified oil TY pe Above -18°C (0°F): API GL-5, SAE 90 Below -18°C (0°F): API GL-5, SAE 80 Capacity: 1 .OO L {I .06 US qt, 0.88 Imp qt) 6. lnstall the filler plug. Tightening torque: 39-54 N.m (4.0-5.5 kgf.m, 29--40 ft.lbf) OIL SEAL (OUTPUT SHAFT) Replacement 1. On level ground, Jack up the vehicle and support it on safety stands. 2. Drain the differential gear oil. 3. Mark the drive shaft and output shaft flanges for proper reassembly. 4. Remove the upper arm installation bolt and nut. Gartner Banana

DIFFERENTIAL M DIFFERENTIAL, STANDARD; DIFFERENTIAL, TORQUE SENSING LIMITED SLIP ("TORSEN" LSD) Removal 1 lnstallation 1. Drain the differential oil. ,, 2. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to lnstallation Note. 4. Add the specified oil to the specified level. 1. Rear wheels 7. Drive shafts 2. Differential mounting pipe Removal Note ............. page M-29 3. Exhaust pipe 8. Differential 4. Propeller shaft Removal Note ............. page M-29 Service ..................... section L Installation Note ........... page M-30 ' 5. Speedometer cable Overhaul .................. page M-32 ,, 6. Power plant frame (PPF), Differential mounting spacer Removal Note ............. page M-28 Installation Note ........... page M-30 Gartner Banana

N ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Steering feels heavy - - Poor lubrication, foreign material, or abnormal wear of steering ball joint Stuck or damaged lower arm ball joints lmproper steering pinion preload Damaged steering gear Malfunctioning steering shaft joint Problem I lmproperly adjusted wheel alignment Possible Cause 1 Malfunctioning steering gear lncorrect tire pressure Loose or damaged oil pump drive belt Low fluid level or air in fluid I Leakage of fluid I Insufficient oil pump pressure Steering wheel pulls lncorrect tire pressure to one side Unevenly worn tires ( Weak front spring General instability while driving Worn or damaged stabilizer and/or upper or lower arm bushing Dragging brake Loose lower arm lmproperly adjusted wheel alignment lncorrect tire pressure Damaged or unbalanced wheel Worn or damaged steering joint(s) lmproper steering pinion preload Weak front coil spring Worn or damaged stabilizer and/or upper or lower arm bushing Malfunctioning shock absorber Cracked or worn engine mount Cracked or worn transmission mount Shake (Steering wheel vibrates up/ down) Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates left1 right) lmproperly adjusted wheel alignment Excessive tire and/or wheel runout Loose lug nuts Unbalanced wheel(s) Excessive steering wheel play Poor steering wheel return Cracked or worn steering gear mount Loose steering gear mounting bolts Stuck or damaged steering ball joint Excessive tire and/or wheel runout Loose lug nuts Unbalanced wheel@) lncorrect tire pressure Unevenly worn tires Malfunctioning shock absorber Loose shock absorber mounting bolts Stuck or damaged lower arm ball joint Cracked or worn suspension bushings Damaged or worn front wheel bearing lmproperly adjusted front wheel alignment Worn steering gear Worn or damaged steering joints Worn or damaged lower arm bushing Loose steering gear mounting bolts Worn linkage or tie-rod ball joint lncorrect tire pressure Stuck or damaged steering joints lmproperly adjusted front wheel alignment lmproper steering pinion preload Ball joint not operating smoothly Steering shaft contacting something Action Lubricate or replace Replace Adjust Replace Replace Adjust Replace Adjust Adjust or replace Add fluid or bleed air Repair or replace Replace Adjust Replace Replace Replace Repair Tighten or replace Adjust Adjust Adjust or replace Replace Adjust Replace Replace Replace Adjust Replace Tighten Adjust or replace Replace Replace Replace Tighten Replace Replace Tighten Adjust or replace Adjust Replace Replace Tighten Replace Replace Replace Adjust Replace Replace Replace Tighten Replace Adjust Replace Adjust Adjust Replace Repair Pagelsection N-25 section R N-32 N-25 N- 9 section R N-25 section Q N-37 N-21,22 - N-34 section Q section Q section R section R section P section R section R section Q section Q N- 9 N-32 section R section R section R section R section Q section Q section Q section B section J N-26 N-25 N-25 section Q section Q section Q section Q section Q section R section R section R section R section M section R N-25 N- 9 section R N-25 N-25 section Q N- 9 section R N-32 N-25 N- 9 Gartner Banana

ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING N TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONT'D) Possible Cause I Problem Abnormal noise from steering system Loose oil pump Loose steering gear Loose oil pump bracket Drive belt loosettight Air in system Malfunctioning steering gear Malfunctioning oil pump Obstruction near steering column or pressure hose Loose steering linkage Worn steering joints Action Tighten Tighten Tighten Adjust Bleed air Replace Replace Repair or replace Tighten or replace Replace PageISection section B N-25 N- 9 N- 9 25UONX41 AIR BLEEDING 1. Check the fluid level. (Refer to page N-22.) 2. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times with the engine not running. 3. Recheck the fluid level. If it has dropped, add fluid. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the fluid level stabilizes. 5. Start the engine and let it idle. 6. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times. 7. Verify that the fluid is not foamy and that the fluid level has not dropped. 8. Add fluid if necessary, and repeat steps 6 and 7. Gartner Banana

N ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING Caution Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme left or right for more than five seconds with the engine running. This could damage the power steering d pump- 8. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right and measure the fluid pressure generated by the gear hous- ing. If the pressure is not within specification, replace the gear housing assembly. Gear housing fluid pressure: 7,601--8,335 kPa (77.545.0 kgflcm2, 1,103-1,208 psi) 9. Remove the gauge set. Install and tighten the pressure hose to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 3247 N.m (3.24.8 kgf.m, 24--34 ft.lbf} 10. Bleed the air from the system. (Refer to page N-21.) STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN Obtain the code number and deactivate the audio anti- theft system before disconnecting the battery. (Refer to section T.) On-vehicle Inspection -1 Steering wheel effort 1. With the vehicle on a hard, level surface, put the wheels in the straight-ahead position. 2. Start the engine and warm the power steering fluid to 50--60°C (1 22-1 40°F). 3. With the engine running at idle, attach a pull scale to the outermost point of the steering wheel spoke. Then, starting with the wheels in the straight-ahead posi- tion, measure the effort required to turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right. Steering wheel effort: 2635 N (2.63.6 kgf, 5.3-7.9 Ibf) (during one turn of the steering wheel) 2 4. If not within specification, check the following: fluid level, air in system, fluid leakage at hose or connections, func- tion of oil pump and steering gear, and tire pressure. Gartner Banana