Steering Angle Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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
Inner: 38°36'±3°
Outer: 33°18'±3°
NOTE:- Rotate and adjust the tie rod. The difference between right and left dimension L shown in the illustration should be within the specification.
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. (Refer to TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT .)