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Toe Adjustment

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  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
    G01936092Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position by attaching a rigid link from the steering wheel to the brake pedal.
  3. Check the toe settings; see TECHNICAL DATA .
    NOTE:
    • Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie rod is rotated.
  4. Remove the clamps.
    Fig 2: Removing Clamps
    G01936093Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosen the nuts. Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie rod threads.
    Fig 3: Cleaning And Lubricating Nut(s) And Front Wheel Spindle Tie Rod Threads
    G01936094Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie rods.
  7. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 4: Tightening Tie Rod Nuts
    G01936095Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the clamps.
  9. Recheck the toe settings; See TECHNICAL DATA .