Inspection Of Disc Brake; Inspection Of Drum Brake; Inspection Of Steering And Front Suspension; Inspection Of Power Steering Fluid And Lines - Mazda 121 Workshop Manual

SCHEDULED i'AINTENANCE SERVICES
INSPECTION OF DISC BRAKE
Check the lollowing disc brake components.
1. Check the caliper operation and inspect for leaks
2. Check the Pads lot wear.
3 Check the condition and thickness ol the disc plate
Minimum: Brake Pad 2.0mm (0.08 in)
Dlsc plate thicknesa
l6.0mm (0.63 in) ATX models
lomm (0.39 in) MTX mod€ls
INSPECTION OF DRUM BBAKE
'1 . Check the wheel cylinder operation and inspect tor leaks.
2. Check the lin'ngs for wear or damage
3. Check the condition of the inner surface and the inner dl-
ameter of the drum.
Limli:
Brake 1in1n9...........
l.omm (0.04 in)
lnner dlamater of drum '..'.,.... l81.smm (7.15 in)
INSPECTION OF STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
1. Check the steering wheel free play
Free play: 0-30mm (0-1.18 in)
2. Checkthe steering for proper operation and for looseness
of the steering houslng.
3. Check the steering gear housing for lluid leakage or
seepage.
4. Check tor exoessive play on the tie rod ends and rack guide
5. Check for damage ol the dust boots.
6. Checklor looseness or grease leakage ofthetie rod ends
INSPECTION OF POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES
(if equipped)
i- Check the fluid hoses, lines and connections lor cracks,
chaf ing, deterioration, etc.
2. Check the fluid level on the reservolr.
The level should be between the
"F" and "L" level Add
fluid if necessary.
Fluld soecificalion:
ATF Dexronoll or M-m
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