MAZDA 626 1987 Workshop Manual

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 1 0
LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the following points for fluid leakage:
1. Gear
2. Oil pump
3. All fluid pipes and connections
4. Solenoid valve (ECPS Type, 4WS Type)
Note
a) Start the engine, and check for fluid leakage after turning the steering wheel completely
to the left and right to apply fluid pressure. Do not, however, keep the steering wheel
in the fully turned position for more than 15 seconds.
b)The points where fluid leakage may occur are indicated by the arrows in the figure.
Power Steering (2WS)
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1 0 ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
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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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1 0 INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
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2WS
To oil pump
Si£r To gear housing
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Thermometer [50—60°C (122—140°C)]
ii ^
Gauge
Close valve
completely
POWER STEERING PRESSURE
1. Disconnect the high-pressure hose of the gear
housing side, and attach the SST.
Tightening torque:
39—49 N-m (4.0—5.0 m-kg, 29—36 ft-lb)
2. Bleed air from the system.
3. Open the gauge valve fully, then start the engine
and turn the steering wheel fully left and right to
raise the fluid temperature to 50—60°C
(122—140°F)
4. To measure the fluid pressure generated by the
oil pump, close the gauge valve completely and
increase the engine speed to 1,000—1,500 rpm.
If the fluid pressure is low, replace the oil pump
assembly.
Warning
If the valve is left closed for more than 15 sec-
onds, the fluid temperature will increase ex-
cessively and adversely affect the oil pump.
Oil pump fluid pressure
2WS
7,355—7,846 kPa
(75—80 kg/cm2, 1,066—1,138 psi)
4WS
Front 8,093—8,829 kPa
(82.5—90.0 kg/cm2, 1,173—1,280 psi)
Rear 7,112—7,848 kPa
(72.5—80.0 kg/cm2, 1,031—1,138 psi)
To measure the fluid pressure generated at the
gear housing, first open the gauge valve complete-
ly, increase the engine speed to 1,000—1,500
rpm, and then turn the steering wheel fully to the
left and right.
Warning
If the steering wheel is kept in the fully turned
position for more than 15 seconds, the fluid
temperature will rise excessively.
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT 1 0
Thermometer [50—60°C (122—140°C)]
Gauge
(Turn steering wheel
completely
left/right)
Valve fully open
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Gear housing fluid pressure
2WS
7,355—7,846 kPa
(75—80 kg/cm2, 1,066—1,138 psi)
4WS
Front 8,093—8,829 kPa
(82.5—90.0 kg/cm2, 1,173—1,280 psi)
Rear More than 2,943 kPa
(More than 30 kg/cm2, more than 427 psi)
If the fluid pressure is low, repair or replace the gear
box.
6. Remove the gauge set, then tighten the high-
pressure hose to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
31—36 Nm (3.2—3.7 m-kg, 23—27 ft-lb)
7. Bleed the air from the system. (Refer to page
10-15.)
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1 0 TIE-ROD END BOOT
TIE-ROD END BOOT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove in the sequence shown in the figure, referring to the removal note for specially marked parts.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to the installation note for specially marked parts.
4. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque, referring to the figure.
Front
69—9S N m (7.0—10.0 m-kg, 51—72 ft-lb}
29—44 N-m (3.0—4.5 m-kg, 22—33 ft-lb)
88—118 N-m (9.0—12.0 m-kg, 65—87 ft-lb)
1. Lug nuts
2. Wheel
3. Tie-rod end
4. Nut
5. Boot
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Rear (4WS)
69—98 N-m (7.0—10.0 m-kg, 51—72 ft-lb)
29—44 N m (3.0—4.5 m-kg, 22-33 ft-lb)
88—118 N-m (9.0—12.0 m-kg, S5—87 ft-lb)
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1. Lug nuts
2. Wheel
3. Tie-rod end
4. Nut
5. Boot
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TIE-ROD END BOOT 1 0
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Removal Note
Tie-rod end
Separate the tie-rod end from the knuckle using the
SST
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Nut
Before removing the nut from the tie-rod end, make
a mark for reference during installation.
Boot
Secure the tie-rod end in a vise. Place a chisel against
the boot and hold it at the angle shown. Remove the
boot by tapping with a hammer.
Caution
Be careful not to scar the part where the boot
is attached to the tie-rod end.
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1 0 TIE-ROD END BOOT
Installation Note
Boot
Put a small amount of grease (lithium base, NLGI No.
2) into the new boot and set it onto the SST. Install
the boot to the tie-rod end with a press.
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STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 1 0
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
STRUCTURAL VIEW
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11. Steering shaft assembly
12. Intermediate shaft
13. Dust boot
1. Horn cap
2. Lock nut
3. Steering wheel
4. Column cover
5. Combination switch
6. Switch panel
7. Lower panel
8. Duct
9. Universal joint
10. Steering shaft
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1 0 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
REMOVAL
1. Remove the horn cap.
2. Remove the locknut.
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3. The steering wheel must be removed with a suita-
ble puller.
Caution
Be careful not to subject the steering shaft to
severe impact in the axial direction when
removing or installing the steering wheel.
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4. Remove the column cover.
5. Disconnect the ignition switch connector.
6. Remove the combination switch.
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7. Remove the lower panel and switch panel.
8. Remove the duct.
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