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.
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.
Power steering fluid inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Steering gear and linkage removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the
ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropri ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Fuel injector inspection
Operation Test
Carry out the Fuel Injector Operation Inspection. (See Fuel Injector
Operation Inspection.)
If not as specified, perform the further inspection for the fuel
injectors.
Resistance Inspection
Note
Perform the following test only when directed.
1. Turn the ignition s ...