Mazda 3 Service Manual: Power Steering Fluid Line Component Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Steering / Linkage, Power / Power Steering Fluid Line Component Removal/Installation

NOTE:

The following procedure is for replacement of the parts shown in the figure. Regarding replacement of the suction hose and return hose, refer to the electric power steering oil pump component removal/installation..

Power Steering Pipe Component Removal/Installation

NOTE:

The pressure pipe and return pipe are integrated with the power steering pipe component. Therefore, if any one of the pipes has a malfunction, replace the power steering pipe component.

1. Remove the front mudguard (RH)..

2. Remove the splash shield and aerodynamic under cover NO.2 as a single unit..

3. Remove the connecting bolt (pump side) from the electric power steering oil pump and disconnect the return hose from the power steering pipe component (return pipe).

NOTE:

Drain the power steering fluid.

4. Remove the nut shown in the figure.

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

1	Bolt
2	Connecting bolt (steering gear side)
3	Hose clips
4	Power steering pipe component

Power Steering Fluid Inspection

Fluid Level Inspection 1. Verify that the fluid level is between MAX and MIN of the sub tank when the engine is cold. If the fluid is not at the specified level, adjust the fluid level (MIN ...

Steering Shaft Inspection

1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage. 2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure is as specified. If not within the specificati ...

Other materials:

Washer Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the front mudguard (RH).. 3. Disconnect the washer motor connector. 4. After connecting washer motor terminal A to the positive battery terminal, and terminal B to the negative battery terminal, verify that washer fluid flows to the wind ...

Neutral Switch Removal/Installation [G35 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 3. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component)(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) 4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 5. Drain the oil from the transaxle.. ...

Mounting the Spare Tire
Remove dirt and grime from the mounting surfaces of the wheel and hub, including the hub bolts, with a cloth. WARNING Make sure the mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean before changing or replacing tires: When changing or replacing a tire, ...