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Mazda 6 V6-3.7L (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Power Steering Fluid: Specifications (page 4 of 4)

Make
Mazda
Model
6
Engine
V6-3.7L
Year
2009
Section
Fluids › Power Steering Fluid
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 4
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38-51 Nm {3.9-5.2 kgf-m, 29-37 ft-lbf}

4. Bleed the air from the system.  See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Power Steering/Power Steering Bleeding/Service and Repair

5. Open the gauge valve fully.

6. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully left and right to raise the fluid temperature to 50-60 °C {122-140 °F}.

7. Close the gauge valve completely.

8. Increase the engine speed to 1,000-1,500 rpm and measure the fluid pressure generated by the oil pump. 

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If the pressure is not within the specification, repair or replace the oil pump component.

CAUTION:

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If the valve is left closed for more than 5 seconds, the fluid temperature will rise excessively and adversely affect the oil pump.

Oil pump fluid pressure

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L5: 8.33-8.82 MPa {85.0-89.9 kgf/cm2, 1209-1279 psi}

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MZI-3.7: 8.80-9.29 MPa {90.0-94.7 kgf/cm2, 1277-1342 psi}

9. Open the gauge valve fully and increase the engine speed to 1,000-1,500 rpm.

10. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right, then measure the fluid pressure generated at the gear housing. 

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If the pressure is not within the specification, repair or replace the steering gear component.

CAUTION:

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If the steering wheel is kept in the fully turned position for more than 5 seconds, the fluid temperature will rise excessively and adversely affect
the oil pump.

Gear housing fluid pressure

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L5: 8.33-8.82 MPa {85.0-89.9 kgf/cm2, 1209-1279 psi}

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MZI-3.7: 8.80-9.29 MPa {90.0-94.7 kgf/cm2, 1277-1342 psi}

11. Remove the SSTs. Install and tighten the pressure hose to the specified torque. 

Tightening torque

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38-51 Nm {3.9-5.2 kgf-m, 29-37 ft-lbf}

12. Bleed the air from the system.  See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Power Steering/Power Steering Bleeding/Service and Repair

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