Mazda MX-5 NA silhouetteMX-5 NA

ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING

N-13spec table

PREPARATION

SST

SST (Special Service Tools)

49 0118 850C
NamePuller, ball joint
UsageFor removal of tie-rod end
49 1243 785
NameInstaller, boot
UsageFor installation of tie-rod end boot
49 1232 670A
NameGauge set, power steering
UsageFor inspection of power steering fluid pressure
49 1232 672
NameGauge (Part of 49 1232 670A)
UsageFor inspection of power steering fluid pressure
49 1232 673
NameValve body (Part of 49 1232 670A)
UsageFor inspection of power steering fluid pressure
49 H002 671
NameAdapter, power steering gauge
UsageFor inspection of power steering fluid pressure
49 B032 302
NameAdapter, power steering gauge
UsageFor inspection of power steering fluid pressure
49 9200 020
NameTension gauge, V-ribbed belt
UsageFor inspection of drive belt tension

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Troubleshooting Guide

Steering feels heavy
Possible CausePoor lubrication, foreign material, or abnormal wear of steering ball joint
ActionLubricate or replace
Page/SectionN-19
Steering feels heavy
Possible CauseStuck or damaged lower arm ball joints
ActionReplace
Page/SectionSection R
Steering feels heavy
Possible CauseImproper steering pinion preload
ActionReplace gear
Page/SectionN-19
Steering feels heavy
Possible CauseDamaged steering gear
ActionReplace
Page/SectionN-9
Steering feels heavy
Possible CauseMalfunctioning steering shaft joint
ActionReplace
Page/SectionN-9
Steering feels heavy
Possible CauseImproperly adjusted wheel alignment
ActionAdjust
Page/SectionSection R
Steering feels heavy
Possible CauseMalfunctioning steering gear
ActionReplace
Page/SectionN-19
Steering feels heavy
Possible CauseIncorrect tire pressure
ActionAdjust
Page/SectionSection Q
Steering feels heavy
Possible CauseLoose or damaged oil pump drive belt
ActionAdjust or replace
Page/SectionN-22
Steering feels heavy
Possible CauseLow fluid level or air in fluid
ActionAdd fluid or bleed air
Page/SectionN-15,16
Steering feels heavy
Possible CauseLeakage of fluid
ActionRepair or replace
Page/Section
Steering feels heavy
Possible CauseInsufficient oil pump pressure
ActionReplace
Page/SectionN-21
Steering wheel pulls to one side
Possible CauseIncorrect tire pressure
ActionAdjust
Page/SectionSection Q
Steering wheel pulls to one side
Possible CauseUnevenly worn tires
ActionReplace
Page/SectionSection Q
Steering wheel pulls to one side
Possible CauseWeak front spring
ActionReplace
Page/SectionSection R
Steering wheel pulls to one side
Possible CauseWorn or damaged stabilizer and/or upper or lower arm bushing
ActionReplace
Page/SectionSection R
Steering wheel pulls to one side
Possible CauseDragging brake
ActionRepair
Page/SectionSection P
Steering wheel pulls to one side
Possible CauseLoose lower arm
ActionTighten or replace
Page/SectionSection R
Steering wheel pulls to one side
Possible CauseImproperly adjusted wheel alignment
ActionAdjust
Page/SectionSection R

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