Power Steering Fluid Inspection; Fluid Level Inspection; Fluid Leakage Inspection - Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual

CAUTION:
1. Inspect the fluid level. (See POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION .)
2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on safety stands.
3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times with the engine not running.
4. Reinspect the fluid level.
If it has dropped, add fluid.
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5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the fluid level stabilizes.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Start the engine and let it idle.
8. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times.
9. Verify that the fluid is not foamy and that the fluid level has not dropped.
If the fluid level has dropped, add fluid as necessary and repeat Steps 8 and 9.
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POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION

FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION

1. Inspect the power steering fluid level.
Add fluid to the specified level as necessary.
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Power steering fluid type
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®RII)
Power steering fluid capacity (approximate quantity)
1.19 L {1.25 US qt, 1.04 Imp qt}

FLUID LEAKAGE INSPECTION

1. Start the engine and let it idle.
2. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right to apply fluid pressure.
CAUTION:
3. Inspect for fluid leakage.
If fluid leakage is found, replace related pipe or hose.
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata
Do not turn the steering wheel during the fluid level inspection,
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otherwise the fluid level changes and cannot be inspected correctly.
If the steering wheel is kept in the fully turned position for more
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than 5 seconds, the fluid temperature will rise excessively and
adversely affect the oil pump.