Caster Adjustment

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CAUTION:

Adjust the caster after adjusting the camber.

Loosen the installation nut of the adjusting cam bolt (front lower arm rear side).

Fig 1: Locating Cam Bolt
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the caster.

CASTER (FRONT WHEEL) - STANDARD SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION

Vehicle height⁽¹⁾

Caster

361-370 {14.2-14.5}

6°31'

371-380 {14.6-14.9}

6°18'

381-390 {15.0-15.3}

6°06'

391-400 {15.4-15.7}

5°53'

401-410 {15.8-16.1}

5°40'

⁽¹⁾	From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})

CASTER (FRONT WHEEL) - SPORT SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION

Vehicle height⁽¹⁾

Caster

354-363 {13.9-14.2}

6°41'

364-373 {14.3-14.6}

6°28'

374-383 {14.7-15.0}

6°16'

384-393 {15.1-15.4}

6°03'

394-403 {15.5-15.8}

5°50'

⁽¹⁾	From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})

Fig 2: Adjusting Caster

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

CASTER (FRONT WHEEL) - WHEEL DIRECTION

	Left wheel	Right wheel
Increase	Counterclockwise	Clockwise
Decrease	Clockwise	Counterclockwise

NOTE:

Refer to the following figure for the adjusting amount per one graduation.

Tighten the nut.
Tightening torque
1. 117.7-137.3 N.m {12.1-14.0 kgf.m, 86.9-101.2 ft.lbf}
Adjust the camber and total toe-in.

Fig 3: Adjusting Camber And Total Toe-In
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.