Steering Angle Adjustment

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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
1. Standard suspension
  1. Inner: 38°41'+/-3°
  2. Outer: 33°15'+/-3°
1. Sport suspension
  1. Inner: 38°36'+/-3°
  2. 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
1. 3 mm {0.12 in} or less
Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod Measurement
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tighten the locknut of the tie-rod end.
Tightening torque
1. 37.0-49.0 N.m {3.78-4.99 kgf.m, 27.3-36.1 ft.lbf}
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 .)