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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1998626 LX L4-2.0L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSPECIFICATIONS
1998 Mazda 626 LX L4-2.0L DOHC
Alignment: Specifications
1998 Mazda 626 LX L4-2.0L DOHCSECTION Specifications
NOTES:
- Engine Coolant And Engine Oil At Specified Level; Spare Tire, Jack, And Tools In Designated Position.
- Adjust To The Median When Carrying Out Wheel Alignment.
FRONT:
Maximum Steering Angle:
Inner 37° ± 3°
Outer 32° ± 3°
Total Toe-in:
Linear 3 ± 4 mm (0.12 ± 0.16 inch)
Degrees 0° 17' ± 0° 23'00
Camber:
Empty - 1/2 Tank Of Gas -0° 42' ± 1°
1/2 - Full Tank Of Gas -0° 43' ± 1°
Maximum Difference Between Left and Right 1.5°
Caster:
14 Inch Wheel
Empty - 1/4 Tank Of Gas 2° 12' ± 1°
1/4 - 3/4 Tank Of Gas 2° 11' ± 1°
3/4 - Full Tank Of Gas 2° 10' ± 1°
Maximum Difference Between Left and Right 1.5°
15 Inch Wheel
Empty - 1/4 Tank Of Gas 2° 13' ± 1°
1/4 - 3/4 Tank Of Gas 2° 12' ± 1°
3/4 - Full Tank Of Gas 2° 11' ± 1°
Maximum Difference Between Left and Right 1.5°
Steering Axis Inclination:
Standard 15° 02'
REAR:
Total Toe-In:
Linear 3 ± 4 mm (0.12 ± 0.16 inch)
Degrees:
Empty - 1/2 Tank Of Gas 0° 20' ± 0° 23'
1/2 - Full Tank Of Gas 0° 17' ± 0° 23'
Camber:
Empty Tank Of Gas 0° 03' ± 1°
1/4 Tank Of Gas 0° 01' ± 1°
1/2 Tank Of Gas -0° 02' ± 1°
3/4 Tank Of Gas -0° 04' ± 1°
Full Tank Of Gas -0° 06' ± 1°
Maximum Difference Between Left and Right 1.5°
Thrust Angle:
Standard 0° ± 0° 48'
- Engine Coolant And Engine Oil At Specified Level; Spare Tire, Jack, And Tools In Designated Position.
- Adjust To The Median When Carrying Out Wheel Alignment.
FRONT:
Maximum Steering Angle:
Inner 37° ± 3°
Outer 32° ± 3°
Total Toe-in:
Linear 3 ± 4 mm (0.12 ± 0.16 inch)
Degrees 0° 17' ± 0° 23'00
Camber:
Empty - 1/2 Tank Of Gas -0° 42' ± 1°
1/2 - Full Tank Of Gas -0° 43' ± 1°
Maximum Difference Between Left and Right 1.5°
Caster:
14 Inch Wheel
Empty - 1/4 Tank Of Gas 2° 12' ± 1°
1/4 - 3/4 Tank Of Gas 2° 11' ± 1°
3/4 - Full Tank Of Gas 2° 10' ± 1°
Maximum Difference Between Left and Right 1.5°
15 Inch Wheel
Empty - 1/4 Tank Of Gas 2° 13' ± 1°
1/4 - 3/4 Tank Of Gas 2° 12' ± 1°
3/4 - Full Tank Of Gas 2° 11' ± 1°
Maximum Difference Between Left and Right 1.5°
Steering Axis Inclination:
Standard 15° 02'
REAR:
Total Toe-In:
Linear 3 ± 4 mm (0.12 ± 0.16 inch)
Degrees:
Empty - 1/2 Tank Of Gas 0° 20' ± 0° 23'
1/2 - Full Tank Of Gas 0° 17' ± 0° 23'
Camber:
Empty Tank Of Gas 0° 03' ± 1°
1/4 Tank Of Gas 0° 01' ± 1°
1/2 Tank Of Gas -0° 02' ± 1°
3/4 Tank Of Gas -0° 04' ± 1°
Full Tank Of Gas -0° 06' ± 1°
Maximum Difference Between Left and Right 1.5°
Thrust Angle:
Standard 0° ± 0° 48'
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.