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Steering Angle Adjustment

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  1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
  2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
  3. Rotate the tie rod and adjust the steering angle.
    NOTE:
    • The travel distance of the right and left tie rods should be the same.
  4. Rotate the tie rod and adjust so that dimension L shown in the figure does not exceed the specification.
    Fig 1: Checking Tie Rod Length Measurement
    G09786826Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Specification

    8.4-21.4 mm {0.34-0.84 in}

  5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts.

    Tightening torque

    69-98 N.m {7.1-9.9 kgf.m, 51-72 ft.lbf}

  6. Verify that the boot does not have any twisting and install the boot clamp.
  7. After steering angle adjustment, always inspect and adjust the total toe-in. (See Total Toe-in Adjustment .)
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