Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 466 (ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM)EPS SYSTEM NEUTRAL POSITION SETTING
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard
EPS System Neutral Position Setting
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION EPS System Neutral Position Setting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position. (Steering wheel is within 45° to the left or right of center position.)
- Jack up both front tires so that there is no weight on them.
- Lower the jack until the front tires touch the ground. At this time, be careful not to touch the tires or the steering wheel.
- Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
- Set to neutral by selecting the TRQ_S_CAL active command mode function.
- After setting to neutral, start the engine, rotate the steering wheel slowly in both directions within a range of 90°
, and verify that the steering force does not differ in either directions.
- If the steering force is different in either direction, inspect the power steering system following a separate troubleshooting procedure. (See NO.3 POWER ASSIST DIFFERS BETWEEN RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS .)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.