oil MAZDA MX-5 1994 Workshop Manual

INDEX POWER STEERING STEERING WHEEL PLAY: [ 0-30mm (0-1.18 in) ] / DRIVE BELT DEFLECTION I=' I LIMIT: 11.5mm (0.45 in) at 98 N (1 0 kgf, 22 Ibf) 'I =!IS 1. Boot Replacement ................ page N- 6 2. Steering wheel. and column .... On-vehicle inspection pages N- 8,24 Removal / ................... page N- 9 Disassembly / Inspection 1 Assembly .................. page N-10 3. Steering gear and linkage Removal I Installation ......... page N-25 Air bleeding ................. page N-21 Disassembly I Inspection / Assembly .................. page N-26 4. Power steering oil pump ......... Removal / Installation page N-33 ................. Air bleeding page N-21 .......... Power steering fluid page N-22 5. Drive belt ................... Inspection page N-37 .................. Adjustment page N-38 ................ Replacement page N-38 Gartner Banana

N OUTLINEIMANUAL STEERING OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS Steering wheel Steering shaft and joint d Type Steering gear Outer diameter mm {in) I 370 {I 4.6) I Manual steering Power steering Lock-to-lock turns Shaft ~oinr Power assist 3.36 2-cross joint - I Engine speed sensing Gear Gear ratio 2.8 Rack-and-pinion m (infinite) Rack stroke mm {in} Power steering fluid MANUAL STEERING Collapsible, non-tilt 121 .O i4.76) - I ATF DexronBII or M-111 ~luidca~acit~ L~S qt, Imp qt) I - PREPARATION SST 0.8 (0.85, 0.70) Preload attachment 25UONX-003 Hexagon wrench 49 GO30 797 Handle For removal of tie-rod end 49 1243 785 Installer, boot For measurement of pinion torque For installation of bushing 49 0208 701 A Boot air out tool - For removal and installation of adjusting cover For installation of tie-rod end boot 49 DO32 31 6 Protractor For removal of oil seal For tightening of adjusting cover Gartner Banana

MANUAL STEERING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Steering heavy Posslble Cause 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 Malfunction of steering shaft joint lmproperly adjusted wheel alignment Malfunctioning steering gear Replace Replace gear Replace Replace Adjust Replace ~ction- Lubricate or replace section R N-12 N-12 N- 9 section R N-12 ~i&d~ection N-13 General instability while driving Steering wheel pulls to one side Shake (Steering wheel vibrates upidown) Worn or damaged stabilizer and/or suspension arm bushings Dragging brake Loose lower arm lmproperly adjusted wheel alignment lncorrect tire pressure Damaged or unbalanced wheel Worn or damaged steering joints lmproper steering pinion preload Weak front coil spring Worn or damaged stabilizer andlor suspension arm bushings Malfunctioning shock absorber lmproperly adjusted wheel alignment Excessive tire and/or wheel runout Loose lug nuts Unbalanced wheel(s) Incorrect tire pressure Incorrect tire pressure Unevenly worn tires Weak front spring Replace Repair Tighten Adjust Adjust Adjust or replace Replace Replace gear Replace Replace Replace Adjust Replace Tighten Adjust or replace section R section P section R section R section Q section Q N- 9 N-12 section R section R section R section R section Q section Q section Q Adjust Adjust Replace Replace section Q section Q section Q section R I Cracked or worn transmission mount I Cracked or worn engine mount 1 ~e~lace I section B lncorrect tire pressure Unevenly worn tires Malfunction of shock absorber Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates circumferentially) Excessive steering wheel play 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(s) Adjust Replace Replace Replace Replace Tighten Replace Replace Tighten Adjust or replace section Q section Q section R section J N-12 N-12 N-13 section Q section Q section Q I Loose shock absorber mounting bolts 1 Tighten I section R 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 suspension arm bushings Loose steering gear mounting bolts I lmproperly adjusted front wheel alignment Poor steering wheel return Replace Replace Replace Adjust Replace Replace Replace Tighten Replace Adjust Replace Adjust Worn linkage &-tie-rod ball joint lncorrect tire pressure Stuck or damaged steering joints section R section R section M section R N-12 N- 9 section R N-12 N-12 section Q N- 9 section R Abnormal noise from steering system 25UONX-00! Improper steering pinion preload Ball joint not operating smoothly Steering shaft contacting something Loose steering gear Malfunctioning steering gear Obstruction near steering column Loose steering linkage Worn steering joints Replace gear Replace Repair Tighten Replace Repair or replace Tighten or replace Replace N-12 N-13 N- 9 N-12 N-12 N- 9 N-12 N- 9 Gartner Banana

MANUAL STEERING N Disassembly 1 Inspection I Assembly 1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly Note. 2. lnspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary. i, 3. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to Assembly Note. 1. Tie-rod end 15. Upper bearing Inspect ball joint for damage and malfunction Inspect for wear, damage, and malfunction 2. LocknLt (Tie-rod end) 16. Pinion shaft .............. 3. Boot band Assembly Note page N-16 4. Boot wire Inspect teeth for wear, damage and cracks 5. Boot 17. Rack ............ Inspect for cracks and other damage Disassembly Note page N-14 6. Tie-rod Inspection ................... page N-15 Disassembly Note ............ page N-14 Assembly Note .............. page N-16 Assembly Note .............. page N-32 18. Mounting bracket and mount 7. Washer 19. Lower bearing 8. Locknut (Adjusting cover) 9. Adjusting cover Disassembly Note ............ page N-14 Assembly Note .............. page N-17 10. Roller assembly lnspect parts for wear, damage, weakness and malfunction 11. Dust cover lnspect for cracks and other damage 12. Locknut (Rear cover) u 13. Rear cover Assembly Note .............. page N-17 14. Oil seal Disassembly note ............ page N-14 ~isassembl~ Note ............ page N-14 Assembly Note .............. page N-16 lnspect for wear, damage, and malfunction 20. Rack bushing Disassembly Note ............ page N-15 Assembly Note .............. page N-15 lnspect for wear and damage 21. Bushing Disassembly Note ............ page N-15 Assembly Note .............. page N-15 lnspect for wear and damage 22. Gear housing lnspect for cracks and other damage Gartner Banana

N MANUAL STEERING Disassembly Note Tie-rod 1. Uncrimp the washer. 2. Remove the tie rod. Adjusting cover Remove the adjusting cover by using the SST. Oil seal Remove the oil seal by using the SST. Rack Caution Removing the rack from the tube side can damage the rack bushing by dragging the rack teeth across it. When removing the rack, remove it slowly and carefully. Remove the rack from the tube side. Lower bearing Note The lower bearing does not need to be removed unless you are replacing it. 1. Heat the gear housing in water to about 80°C (180°F). 2. Tap the end of the housing with a plastic hammer to remove the lower bearing. Gartner Banana

MANUAL STEERING N Rear cover 1. Apply grease to the outer race of the upper bearing and install it in the gear housing. 2. Install a new oil seal to the rear cover. 3. Apply sealant to the threads of the rear cover and install it into the gear housing. 4. Rotate the pinion to the left and right a few times to seat the bearing. 5. Tighten the rear cover so that the starting torque of the pinion is 200-350 g (7.1-12.3 oz} as checked by using the SST and a pull gauge. 6. Tighten the locknut. Do not allow the rear cover to turn. Tightening torque: 50--68 N-m (5.0-7.0 kgf.m, 37-50 ft.lbf} Adjusting cover 1. Carefully move the rack so that the pinion is set to the center (neutral position) of the rack gear as shown. 2. Install the roller assembly, needle roller, holder, dish springs, friction block, and the spring as shown. 3. Torque the adjusting cover to 9.8 N.m (1 kgf-m, 85 in.lbf), then loosen it 25O45". Use the SST to secure the adjusting cover and the locknut. Tightening torque: 40-58 N.m (4.CL6.0 kgf-m, 29--43 ft-lbf} 4. Measure the starting torque of the pinion by using the SST. Center position + 90" Pull gauge reading: 1,000-1,400 g (35-50 oz} Any other position Pull gauge reading: less than 1,700 g (60 or) 5. If not within specification, repeat steps 2 and 3. Gartner Banana

N ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING PREPARATION SST For removal of tie-rod end For installation of tie-rod end boot 49 01 1 8 850C Puller, ball joint Installer, boot For inspection of power steering fluid pressure For inspection of power steering fluid pressure - --- - - Gauge (Part of 49 1232 670A) Gauge set, power steering For inspection of power steering fluid pressure For inspection of power steering fluid pressure 49 H002 671 Adapter, power steering gauge dP--= &--- Valve body (Part of 49 1232 670A) For removal and installation of upper bearing For pressurize oil seal For removal of backup ring and oil seal For inspection of power steering fluid pressure 49 DO32 306 Support block For removal of upper bearing For pressurize oil seal For removal of backup ring and oil seal 49 DO32 304 Installer, oil seal and bearing Handle / For installtion of oil seal and center bearing 49 DO32 301 Installer body, oil seal and bearing 49 NO32 303 Remover, backup ring and oil seal 49 DO32 31 6 Protractor For removal of oil seal and center bearing For installation of adjusting cover 49 DO32 307 Remover, oil seal and bearing For installtion of oil seal 49 DO32 303 Attachment For installation of center bearing Attachment Gartner Banana

ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING N For installation of oil seal 49 NO32 301 Protector body, oil seal For installation of oil seal Guide, oil seal 0 49 NO32 305 Protector, backup ring and oil seal For installtion of steering rack assembly For installation of holder 49 NO32 304 Protector, oil seal 49 DO32 31 3 Seal ring former For formation of seal ring of pinion shaft 49 DO32 315 Former and guide, seal ring For formation of seal ring of control valve 49 DO32 31 0 Protector, pinion shaft For installation of plug assembly For pressurize upper bearing 49 DO32 305 Remover, oil seal and bearing 49 GO32 31 7 Hose For inspection of cylinder sealing For inspection of cylinder sealing For disassembly of oil pump For measurement of pinion torque Preload attachment Holder 49 9200 020 V-ribbed belt tension gauge For measurement of drive belt tention 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