add to favorites contacts sitemap
REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mazda 3 (2003 release)

general info. full specifications. diagnostics. hints. tips. tricks
Mazda 3
Home
 
Mazda
3
Operation and maintenance of car
Engine
Transmission
Chassis
Steering Gear
Overview
General checks
Check the hydraulic fluid for power steering
Check fluid level
Check the hydraulic fluid leak
Checking fluid pressure in the hydraulic system
Check the steering wheel and steering column
Working with a steering operation
Tables
Brakes
Onboard electric
Body
 


Hit Counter by Digits


print page printable version

Checking fluid pressure in the hydraulic system



Special device for measuring the fluid pressure in the hydraulic system
Fig. 5.4. Special device for measuring the fluid pressure in the hydraulic system


Assemble special tools, as shown in Figure 5.4.

Connecting the unit to the power steering pump hose
Fig. 5.5. Connecting the unit to the power steering pump hose


Disconnect the pressure line from the power steering pump and connect the special tool (Fig. 5.5).
The inhaling moment: 29,4-44,1 Nm.
Bleed the system.
Fully open the valve.
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel left and right until it stops to raise the temperature of the working fluid to 50-60 ?� C.

Check the pressure when the valve is closed
Fig. 5.6. Check the pressure when the valve is closed


Fully close the valve. Increase the engine speed to 1000-1500 min -1 and measure the pressure created by the pump (Fig. 5.6).
If the pressure is not correct, repair or replace the power steering pump parts.
The pressure of the working fluid: 10,80-11,29 MPa.

ATTENTION
If you leave the valve closed for more than 5 seconds, the temperature of the working fluid to increase significantly, which adversely affect the work of the power steering pump.


Check the pressure when the valve is open
Fig. 5.7. Check the pressure when the valve is open


Fully open the valve the pressure gauge and increase the engine speed to 1000-1500 min -1 (Fig. 5.7).
Turn the steering wheel left and right until it stops, and then measure the fluid pressure in the housing of the steering mechanism.
If the pressure is not correct, repair or replace parts of the steering mechanism.
The pressure of the working fluid: 10,80-11,29 MPa.
Remove the special tools. Install the pressure pipe and tighten it to specified torque.
The inhaling moment: 29,4-44,1 Nm.
Bleed the system.




« previos page
Check the hydraulic fluid leak
next page »
Check the steering wheel and steering column

Copyright © 2010 AutoManuals.biz. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. All rights reserved.