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Steering Angle Adjustment

  1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on safety stands.
  2. Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end.
  3. Remove the rack boot clamp.
  4. Rotate the tie rod and adjust the steering angle.
    NOTE:
    • The travel distance of the right and left tie rods should be the same.
  5. Rotate the tie rod and adjust so that the length L shown in the figure is within the specification.

    Dimension L (reference value) 33.9-43.9 mm {1.34-1.72 in} 

    Difference between left and right 3 mm {0.12 in} or less 

    Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod Length Adjusting Dimension
    G05508007Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. 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} 

  7. Correct the rack boot twists.
  8. Install and fix the rack boot clamp.
  9. After adjusting the steering angle, always inspect and adjust the total toe-in.
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