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

    Tightening torque 

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