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OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION
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• The construction and operation of the steering system is essentially carried over from that of the current
Mazda6 (GG), except for the following features. (See Mazda6 Training Manual 3359-1*-02C.)
• Due to the addition of the MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine, a gear-driven power steering oil pump has been
adopted. The operation of the oil pump is the same as that of the current Mazda6 (GG).
• The disassembly/assembly procedures for the steering gear and linkage of the newly equipped MZR-CD (RF
Turbo) engine, wagon and 4WD models are the same as that of the current Mazda6 (GG).
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FEATURES
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Improved Steering Feel
• The fluid pressure characteristics of the power steering system has been optimized (MZR-CD (RF Turbo) and
4WD models).
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SPECIFICATIONS
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* : When reservoir tank is at maximum volume
Bold frame:New specifications
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OUTLINE
Item
New Mazda6
(GG) (4SD, 5HB)
New Mazda6 (GY) (Wagon)
Current Mazda6
(GG) (4SD, 5HB)
Drive train 2WD 4WD 2WD
Steering
wheel
Outer diameter
370 {14.6}
(mm {in})
Lock-to-lock
2.75
(turns)
Steering gear
and linkage
Type Rack-and-pinion
Rack stroke
146.8—148.8 {5.78—5.85}
(mm {in})
Steering
column and
shaft
Shaft type Collapsible
Joint type 2-cross joint
Amount of tilt
45 {1.8}
(mm {in})
Amount of telescope
(If equipped)
50 {2.0}
(mm {in})
Power
steering
system
Power assist type Engine speed sensing
Power
steering
fluid
Type
M-
III
or equivalent (e.g. Dexron
®
II
)
Fluid capacity
*
(approximate
quantity)
MTX (except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)):
0.80 {0.85, 0.70}
ATX: 0.87 {0.92, 0.77}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo):
0.86 {0.91, 0.76}
0.89 {0.94, 0.78}
MTX:
0.80 {0.85, 0.70}
ATX:
0.87 {0.92, 0.77}
(L {US qt, Imp qt})