Steering Angle Adjustment
- Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end.
- Remove the rack boot clamp.
- Rotate the tie rod and adjust the steering angle.
NOTE:
- The travel distance of the right and left tie rods should be the same.
- Rotate the tie rod and adjust so that the difference between right and left dimension L shown in the figure is less than the specification.
- Standard 3 mm {0.12 in} or less
- Tighten the locknut of the tie-rod end.
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- Tightening torque 68.6-98.0 N.m {7.00-9.99 kgf.m, 50.6-72.2 ft.lbf}
- Correct the rack boot twists.
- Install and fix the rack boot clamp.
- After adjusting the steering angle, always inspect and adjust the toe angle.