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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 length L shown in the figure is within the specification.

    Dimension L (reference value) 

    13-31 mm {0.52-1.22 in} 

    Difference between left and right 

    3 mm {0.12 in} or less 

  5. Tighten the locknut of the tie-rod end.

    Tightening torque 

    78.6-108.0 N.m {8.1-11.0 kgf.m, 58.0-79.6 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod Length
    G05544788Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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.