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Steering Angle Adjustment

  1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
  2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
  3. Turn the tie rods.
    Fig 1: Tie-Rod End Locknuts With Torque Specification
    G13213726Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Standard length L 

    2.2-15.2 mm {0.087-0.598 in}

  4. Turn the tie rods equally to provide the correct maximum steering angle.
  5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts.
    G15745906Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
  7. Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the steering angle. (See TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT .)