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Steering Angle Adjustment

  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.
    NOTE:
    • The travel distance of the right and left tie rods should be the same.
  4. Rotate the tie rod and adjust so that the difference between right and left dimension L shown in the figure is less than the specification.

    Standard 

    3 mm {0.12 in} or less 

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

    Tightening torque 

    78.6-108.0 N.m {8.02-11.01 kgf.m, 57.98-79.65 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 1: Identifying Tie-Rod Adjusting Length
    G04313979Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Correct the rack boot twists.
  7. Install and fix the rack boot clamp.
  8. After adjusting the steering angle, always inspect and adjust the toe angle.