Steering Angle Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end.
- Remove the rack boot clamp.
- Rotate the tie rod and adjust the steering angle.
Standard Steering Angle
Standard Suspension
Inner: 38°41`+/-3°
Outer: 33°15`+/-3°
Sport Suspension
Inner: 38°36`+/-3°
Outer: 33°07`+/-3°
NOTE:- Rotate and adjust the tie rod. The difference between right and left dimension L shown in the figure should be within the specification.
Standard
3 mm {0.12 in} or less
- Tighten the locknut of the tie-rod end.
Tightening Torque
37.0-49.0 N.m {3.78-4.99 kgf.m, 27.3-36.1 ft.lb}
- Correct the rack boot deformation.
- Install and fix the rack boot clamp.
- After adjusting the steering angle, always inspect and adjust the toe angle. (See TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT .)