1982 Mazda GLC L4-1490cc 1.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Toe-In


FRONT

1. Loosen left and right tie rod locknuts.
2. Turn both tie rods the same amount until specified adjustment is obtained. Both tie rods have right hand threads.
3. Torque tie rod locknut to 25-29 ft.lbs. on GLC and 2 wheel drive 323 models, 25-37 ft.lbs. on 323 models with all wheel drive, 51-58 ft.lbs. on 1984-87 626, 1984-88 RX-7 and Pickup models and 1988 929, or 51-72 ft.lbs. on 1988 626 and MX-6 models.
4. If boot is twisted, loosen boot band and straighten.




REAR



Fig. 4 Toe-in adjustment:

Factory service manual diagram




1. Loosen crossmember and lateral link assembly mounting bolt and adjust toe-in by turning spacer, Fig. 4.
2. Amount of toe-in adjusted by turning the spacer by one notch is approximately 0.1 inch.
3. After adjustment is completed, tighten bolt to 69-86 ft.lbs.



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