Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 1083

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AIR BLEEDING
Caution
• Do not turn the steering wheel during the fluid level inspection, otherwise the fluid level changes
and cannot be inspected correctly.
1. Inspect the fluid level. (See 06-14-3 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.
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 WM: POWER STEERING FLUID
Fluid Level Inspection
1. Inspect the power steering fluid level.
• Add fluid to the specified level as necessary.
Power steering fluid type
ATF M-III, M-V or equivalent (e.g. Dexron
Power steering fluid capacity (approx. quantity)
2WD, AWD (except Mexico spec.): 0.89 L {0.94 US qt, 0.78 lmp qt}
AWD (Mexico spec.): 0.98 L {1.0 US qt, 0.86 lmp 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
• If the steering wheel is kept in the fully turned position for more than 5, the fluid temperature will
rise excessively and adversely affect the oil pump.
3. Inspect for fluid leakage.
• If fluid leakage is found, replace related pipe
or hose.
Note
• The points where fluid leakage may occur
are indicated in the figure.
Revised 3/2007 (Ref. No. R051/07)
2007 Mazda CX-7 Workshop Manual (1871–1U–06B)
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