Steering Angle Adjustment

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Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end.
Remove the rack boot clamp.
Rotate the tie rod and adjust the steering angle.
Standard steering angle [Standard suspension] lnner:38°41'+/-3° Outer: 33°15'+/-3°

Standard steering angle [Sport suspension] Inner: 38°36'+/-3° Outer: 33°07'+/-3°
NOTE:
- Rotate and adjust the tie rod. The difference between right and left dimension L shown in the figure should be within the specification.
  
  Fig 1: Adjusting Tie Rod
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Standard

3 mm {0.12 in} or less
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}
Correct the rack boot deformation.
Install and fix the rack boot clamp.
After adjusting the steering angle, always inspect and adjust the toe angle. (See TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT .)