Total Toe-in Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 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.
- Adjust the total toe-in by rotating each tie rod (left and right) in the opposite directions by the same amount respectively.
Total Toe-in Standard
- 2+/-4 mm {0.08+/-0.15 in} (0°11'+/-21')
NOTE:- Toe angle changes by approx. 5 mm {0.2 in} per one rotation of the tie rod for one wheel.
- Each tie rod has a left-hand thread. When increasing the toe-in angle, rotate the right tie rod toward the rear of the vehicle, and rotate the left tie rod toward the front of the vehicle by the same amount.
- 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.lbf}
- Verify that the rack boot does not have any twisting, and install the rack boot clamp.