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Steering Angle Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  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.

    Standard steering angle 

    Inner: 38°42'+/-3° 

    Outer: 32°54'+/-3° 

    NOTE:
    • Rotate and adjust the tie rod. The difference between the right and left dimension L shown in Fig 1 should be within the specification.

    Standard 

    3 mm {0.12 in} or less 

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

    Tightening torque 

    68.6-98.0 N.m {7.00-9.99 kgf.m, 50.6-72.2 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 1: Tightening Locknut Of Tie-Rod End
    G04318088Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Correct the rack boot deformation.
  6. Install and fix the rack boot clamp.
  7. After adjusting the steering angle, always inspect and adjust the total toe-in. (See TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT  .)