Toe-In Adjustment (Rear)

1991 Mazda RX-7 Base, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Toe-In Adjustment (Rear)
NOTE: Both left and right tie-rods have right-hand threads. To increase toe-in, turn right tie-rod toward front of vehicle, and turn left tie-rod the same amount toward rear of vehicle.
  1. Loosen left and right adjusting lock nuts or bolts. On RX7 & 929, to increase toe-in on right side, turn adjusting cam counterclockwise. To increase toe-in on left side, turn cam clockwise. To decrease toe-in on right side, turn cam clockwise. To decrease toe-in on left side, turn adjusting cam counterclockwise.
  2. On 323, MX-6 and 626, to increase toe-in on right side turn adjusting rod counterclockwise. To increase toe-in on left side turn rod clockwise. To decrease toe-in on right side turn rod clockwise. To decrease toe-in on left side turn adjusting rod counterclockwise.
  3. On Miata, to increase toe-in on right side turn adjusting cam clockwise. To increase toe-in on left side turn cam counterclockwise. To decrease toe-in on right side turn cam counterclockwise. To decrease toe-in on left side turn adjusting cam clockwise.
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