Mazda RX-8 2004 - STEERING; 06-00 OUTLINE; STEERING FEATURES

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06
STEERING
SECTION
06–00
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OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-00
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC . . . . 06-02
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING (EPS). . . . . . . . . . 06-13
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06–00 OUTLINE
STEERING ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . 06–00–1
STEERING FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06–00–1
STEERING SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . 06–00–1
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STEERING ABBREVIATIONS
CHU060001034S03
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STEERING FEATURES
CHU060001034S01
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STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
CHU060001034S02
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ABS Antilock Brake System
CAN Controller Area Network
CM Control Module
CPU Central Processing Unit
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
EPS Electric Power Steering
HU Hydraulic Unit
IG Ignition
M Motor
OFF Switch Off
ON Switch On
PID Parameter Identification
SW Switch
WDS Worldwide Diagnostic System
Improved handling
Improved fuel economy
Improved marketability
• Rack assist EPS (Electric Power Steering) adopted
Improved operability • Steering shaft with a tilt mechanism adopted
Improved safety • Steering shaft with an energy absorbing mechanism adopted
Improved serviceability • Enhanced malfunction diagnosis system for use with WDS or equivalent
Item Specification
Steering wheel
Outer diameter (mm {in}) 370 {14.6}
Lock to lock (turns) 2.99
Steering shaft
Shaft type Collapsible design
Coupling type Cross-shaped joint design
Tilt amount (mm {in}) 32 {1.3}
Steering gear and linkage
Type Rack and pinion design
Rack stroke (mm {in}) 79.0 {3.11} x 2
Power steering Power assist system Electric motor assist (rack assist type)