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Steering Angle Adjustment

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  1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
  2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
  3. Turn the tie rods.
    Fig 1: Turning Tie Rods
    G11428937Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Standard length L 

    8.6-21.6 mm {0.36-0.86 in}

  4. Turn the tie rods equally to provide the correct maximum steering angle.
  5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts.

    Tightening torque 

    69-98 N±7m {7.1-9.9 kgf±7m, 51-72 ft±7lbf}

  6. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
  7. Adjust the Toe-in after adjusting the steering angle. (See TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT .)