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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 412 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard
Section 412 (Power Steering System)
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Section 412 (Power Steering System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 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 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 Note
- 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 End 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.