Mazda 6 Quiz
Steering system

Air bleeding

In this manual: Steering system
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
~1min read

1. Inspect the fluid level. (See POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION.)

2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on safety stands.

3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times with the engine not running.

4. Reinspect the fluid level.

  • If it has dropped, add fluid.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the fluid level stabilizes.

6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Start the engine and let it idle.

8. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times.

9. Verify that the fluid is not foamy and that the fluid level has not dropped.

  • If the fluid level has dropped, add fluid as necessary and repeat Steps 8 and 9.

Test yourself

A quick Mazda 6 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.