Tie-Rod End Assembly Note

NOTE:

Only the tie-rod end on the right side has the indentation mark in the position shown in the figure. Verify if the part is for the left or right side before installation because the left and right parts of the tie-rod end have different shapes

Fig 1: Identifying Tie-Rod End Indentation Mark
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Align the alignment marks made before removing the tie-rod end, and then assemble it to the tie-rod.
- If there are no alignment marks, go to the following procedure.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Alignment Marks On Tie-Rod End
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Adjust dimension A shown in the figure to the standard, and assemble.
Standard Dimension A
- 15.7-22.7 mm {0.619-0.893 in}
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Tie-Rod End Adjustment Dimension
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.