Engine Speed Sensing Power Steering - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
PREPARATION
SST
49 0118 850C
Puller, ball joint
For removal of
tie-rod end
49 1232 670A For inspection of
49 1243 785
Installer, boot
49 1232 672
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power steering
Gauqe set. power -
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fluid pressure
steering
Gauge
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
For inspection of 49 9200 020
power steering
fluid pressure Tension gauge,
V-ribbed belt
Possible Cause Action
N
For installation of
tie-rod end boot
For inspection of
power steering
fluid pressure
For inspection of
power steering
fluid pressure
For inspection of
drive belt tension
05UONX-021
Page/Section
Steering feels heavy Poor lubrication, foreign material, or abnormal wear of
Lubricate or replace
N-19
steering ball joint
Stuck or damaged lower arm ball joints Replace
Section R
Improper steering pinion preload
Replace gear N-19
Damaged steering gear Replace N-19
Malfunctioning steering shaft joint Replace N- 9
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment Adjust
Section R
Malfunctioning steering gear Replace
N-19
Incorrect tire pressure
Adjust Section
Q
Loose or damaged oil pump drive belt
Adjust or replace N-22
Low fluid level or air in fluid
Add fluid or bleed air N-15,16
Leakage of fluid
Repair or replace -
Insufficient oil pump pressure
Replace N-21
Steering wheel pulls Incorrect tire pressure
Adjust
Section
Q
to one side Unevenly worn tires
Replace
Section
Q
Weak front spring
Replace Section R
Worn or damaged stabilizer and/or upper or lower arm
Replace
Section R
bushing
Dragging brake
Repair
Section P
Loose lower arm
Tighten or replace
Section R
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment
Adjust Section R
N-13