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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1999626 ES, 2.5 D, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 208 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)
1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, Standard
Section 208 (Power Steering System)
1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, StandardSECTION Section 208 (Power Steering System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Engine Speed Sensing Power Steering Location Index
- Air Bleeding
- Power Steering Fluid Inspection
- Steering Wheel And Column Inspection
- Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation
- Steering Shaft Inspection
- Steering Gear And Linkage Removal/Installation
- Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly
- Notes
- Tie-Rod End Disassembly Note
- Tie-Rod End Boot Disassembly Note
- Tie Rod Disassembly Note
- Locknut (Adjusting Cover) Disassembly Note
- Adjusting The Cover Disassembly Note
- Locknut (Housing Cover) Disassembly Note
- Pinion Shaft Component Disassembly Note
- Upper Bearing, Oil Seal Disassembly Note
- Clip, Rack Stopper Disassembly Note
- Rack Bushing Disassembly
- Lower Bearing Disassembly Note
- Mounting Bushing Disassembly Note
- Steering Gear And Linkage Inspection
- Steering Gear And Linkage Assembly
- Notes
- Mounting Bushing Assembly Note
- Oil Seal (Gear Housing) Assembly Note
- Steering Rack Assembly Note
- Oil Seal And O-Ring Assembly Note
- Rack Bushing Assembly Note
- Rack Stopper Assembly Note
- Oil Seal (Valve Housing) Assembly Note
- Upper Bearing Assembly Note
- Seal Ring Assembly Note
- Pinion Shaft Component Assembly Note
- Lower Bearing Assembly Note
- Locknut (Housing Cover) Assembly Note
- Housing Cover Assembly Note
- Adjusting Cover Assembly Note
- Locknut (Adjusting Cover) Assembly Note
- Tie Rod Assembly Note
- Boot Assembly Note
- Tie-Rod End Boot Assembly Note
- Tie-Rod Assembly Note
- Power Steering Oil Pump Removal/Installation
- Power Steering Oil Pump Disassembly/Assembly
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.