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Power Steering System: Other Mazda 3 BL

AIR BLEEDING

CAUTIONDo not maintain the steering wheel fully turned for 5 s or more. It is possible that oil temperature can rise and this will negatively affect the oil pump.
  1. Inspect the fluid level. (See «POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION»(ref-345219-S32981765972009102000000) ).
  2. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times.
  3. Reinspect the fluid level. If the fluid level has dropped, add fluid.
  4. Repeat Steps 2 -- 3 until the fluid level stabilizes.
  5. Start the engine and let it idle.
  6. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times.
  7. Repeat Step 6 until the fluid is not foamy and the fluid level has not dropped.
  8. Inspect the fluid level, and If the fluid level has dropped, add fluid to a level between MAX and MIN of the reserve tank.