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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.

    Standard steering angle 

    Inner: 38°42'±3° 

    Outer: 32°54'±3° 

    Length L 

    67.7-81.7 mm {2.67-3.21 in} 

    NOTE:
    • Rotate and adjust the tie rod. The difference between the right and left dimension L shown in the illustration should be within the specification.
      Fig 1: Adjusting Tie Rod
      G06151158Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Standard 

    3 mm {0.12 in} or less 

  4. 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} 

  5. Correct the rack boot deformation.
  6. Install and fix the rack boot clamp.
  7. After adjusting the steering angle, always inspect and adjust the total toe-in. (See TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT .)
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