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Camber Adjustment

  1. Loosen the fixing nut of the adjusting cam bolt (rear lateral link (lower)).
    Fig 1: Adjusting Cam Bolt
    G06151163Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the camber.

    Vehicle equipped with 16-inch wheel 

    CAMBER REFERENCE

    Vehicle height(1) Camber
    354-363 {14.0-14.2} -1°33'
    364-373 {14.4-14.6} -1°18'
    374-383 {14.8-15.0} -1°04'
    384-393 {15.2-15.4} -0°54'
    394-403 {15.6-15.8} -0°45'
    (1) From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})
    Fig 2: Adjusting Cam Bolt Direction
    G05984919Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle equipped with 17-inch wheel 

    CAMBER REFERENCE

    Vehicle height(1) Camber
    349-358 {13.8-14.0} -1°42'
    359-368 {14.2-14.4} -1°25'
    369-378 {14.6-14.8} -1°11'
    379-388 {15.0-15.2} -0°59'
    389-398 {15.4-15.6} -0°49'
    (1) From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})
    ADJUSTING CAM CHART

    Adjustment Left wheel Right wheel
    Positive direction Counterclockwise Clockwise
    Negative direction Clockwise Counterclockwise
    NOTE:
    • Refer to the illustration for the adjusting angle per one graduation.
  3. Tighten the nut.

    Tightening torque 

    117.7-137.3 N.m {12.1-14.0 kgf.m, 86.9-101.2 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 3: Adjusting Cam Bolt Direction
    G05984920Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.