Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual — part 84

1997-98 MANUAL TRANSMISSION SERVICING

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APPLICATION

TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS

LUBRICATION

SERVICE INTERVALS

Fluid Inspection & Replacement

Check fluid level(s) at least once a year. Change transmission/transaxle and transfer case fluids every 60,000
miles for normal driving conditions and every 30,000 miles for severe driving conditions.

CHECKING FLUID LEVEL

Transaxle Fluid

Remove fill plug from transaxle. Fluid should be up to bottom of fill hole on side of case.

Transmission Fluid (RWD Models)

Remove fill plug from transmission. Fluid should be up to bottom of fill hole on side of case.

Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)

Remove fill plug from transfer case. Fluid should be up to bottom of fill hole on side of transfer case.

RECOMMENDED FLUID

FLUID SPECIFICATIONS

Vehicle Application

Transmission/Transaxle Model

B2300, B2500, B3000 & B4000

M50D-R1

Miata

M15M-D

MX-6 & 626

G25M-R

Protege

F25M-R

NOTE:

Mazda B2300, B2500, B3000 and B4000 are referred to as B-Series throughout
this article.

Application

Recommended Fluid

Transmission

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FLUID CAPACITIES

TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE REFILL CAPACITIES

TRANSFER CASE REFILL CAPACITY

ADJUSTMENTS

GEARSHIFT LINKAGE

No external linkage adjustment is required.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

B-Series

MERCON Or M-III

ATF

All Other Models

All-Season Usage

(1)

SAE 75W-90

Temp. Greater Than 50°F (10°C)

(1)

SAE 80W-90

Transfer Case

B-Series

Dexron-II Or MERCON

ATF

(1)

API GL-4 or GL-5.

Application

Qts. (L)

B-Series

2.8 (2.6)

Miata

2.1 (2.0)

MX-6 & 626

2.9 (2.7)

Protege

2.9 (2.7)

Application

Qts. (L)

B-Series

1.3 (1.2)

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Drain Plug

(1)

B-Series

30-43 (40-58)

Miata, MX-6, Protege & 626

30-43 (40-58)

Fill Plug

B-Series

30-43 (40-58)

Miata

18-29 (24-39)

MX-6, Protege & 626

30-43 (40-58)

Transfer Case Plug (B-Series)

14-22 (19-30)

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INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Speedometer Gear Bolt (FWD)

69-95 (8-11)

(1)

Install NEW washer.

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STEERING SYSTEM - POWER RACK & PINION

1997 STEERING Mazda Power Rack & Pinion

DESCRIPTION

Steering system is a power-assisted rack and pinion. The system consists of a rack and pinion steering gear and
power-assist pump/reservoir. The steering gear and pump/reservoir are connected by flexible lines.

TESTING

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST

Pump Fluid Pressure Test

1. Disconnect pressure line from steering gear and steering pump. Connect pressure gauge/valve between

steering pump and steering gear. See Fig. 1 . Bleed air from system.

2. Completely open valve. Start engine and operate at idle. Turn steering wheel from lock to lock to increase

fluid temperature to 122-140°F (50-60°C). To measure pump fluid pressure, close gauge valve
completely.

3. Increase engine speed to 1000-1500 RPM. Measure oil pump fluid pressure. Ensure pump pressure is

within specification. See HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS table. If
pressure is not within specification, replace pump.

CAUTION: DO NOT leave gauge valve closed for more than 15 seconds, or pump may

be damaged.

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STEERING SYSTEM - POWER RACK & PINION 1997 STEERING Mazda Power Rack & Pinion