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Steering Angle Adjustment

  1. Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end.
  2. Remove the rack boot clamp.
  3. Rotate the tie rod and adjust the steering angle.
    NOTE:
    • The travel distance of the right and left tie rods should be the same.
  4. 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.
    1. Standard 3 mm {0.12 in} or less 
  5. Tighten the locknut of the tie-rod end.
    Fig 1: Identifying Tie-Rod End Measurement
    G00975650Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Tightening torque 68.6-98.0 N.m {7.00-9.99 kgf.m, 50.6-72.2 ft.lbf} 
  6. Correct the rack boot twists.
  7. Install and fix the rack boot clamp.
  8. After adjusting the steering angle, always inspect and adjust the toe angle.