1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the oil level plug with the washer.

3. Checking by hand, verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug hole.
If the oil level is low, add the specified amount and type of oil through the oil level plug hole.
Specified oil grade: API Service GL?5
Specified oil viscosity: SAE 80W-90
Capacity (approx quantity): 0.45 L {0.48 US qt, 0.40 lmp qt}
4. Tighten the oil level plug with a new washer.

40—58 N·m {4.1—5.9 kgf·m, 30—42 ft·lbf}
Transfer
Transfer Oil Replacement [Fw6 Ax EL]Tie Rod End Replacement
1. Remove the snap pin.
2. Loosen the tie-rod end locknut.
3. Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST.
4. Remove the tie-rod end locknut.
5. Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for proper installation.
6. Remove the tie-rod end.
7. Align th ...
Towing
Trailer Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.
If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger
safety depends on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will
affect handling, braking, ...
Reduction Gear
Purpose/ Function
The reduction gear transmits the rotation input from the EPS motor, decreasing
the rotation speed and increasing the torque simultaneously.
Construction
The reduction gear consists of the worm wheel located on the steering column
main shaft and the worm sh ...