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: Loosening Installation Nut Of Adjusting Cam Bolt
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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

VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH WHEEL CASTER SPECIFICATION

Vehicle height*	Caster
354-363 {14.0-14.2}	6°27'
364-373 {14.4-14.6}	6°13'
374-383 {14.8-15.0}	5°59'
384-393 {15.2-15.4}	5°45'
394-403 {15.6-15.8}	5°31'

VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 17-INCH WHEEL CASTER SPECIFICATION

Vehicle height*	Caster
349-358 {13.8-14.0}	6°34'
359-368 {14.2-14.4}	6°20'
369-378 {14.6-14.8}	6°06'
379-388 {15.0-15.2}	5°53'
389-398 {15.4-15.6}	5°39'
*: From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})

Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Cam Bolt

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

ADJUSTING CAM BOLT SPECIFICATION

-	Left wheel	Right wheel
Increase	Counterclockwise	Clockwise
Decrease	Clockwise	Counterclockwise

Tighten the nut.
Tightening torque

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. (See TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT .)