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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Mazda 6 L4-2.3LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Rear Wheel Alignment
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Specification (Unloaded)*1
Note:
^ Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the camber.
Camber Adjustment
1. Loosen the cam nut on the lower arm.
2. Turn the adjusting cam bolt to provide the correct camber angles as indicated. Left wheel Right wheel Positive direction Clockwise Counter Negative direction Counter- Clockwise
3. Tighten the cam nut.
Tightening torque 86.2 - 116.6 Nm (8.79 - 11.88 kgf-cm, 63.58 - 85.99 ft. lbs.)
Total Toe-in Adjustment
1. Loosen the locknut of the lateral link.
2. Adjust the toe-in turning the adjusting link.
Specification
Total Toe-in: 2 ± 4 mm (0.08 ± 0.16 inch)
Note
^ Toe change amount: 0°43'/ one rotation
3. Tighten the locknut.
Tightening torque 68.6 - 98.1 Nm (7.0 - 10.0 kgf-cm, 50.6 - 72.3 ft. lbs.)
Specification (Unloaded)*1
Note:
^ Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the camber.
Camber Adjustment
1. Loosen the cam nut on the lower arm.
2. Turn the adjusting cam bolt to provide the correct camber angles as indicated. Left wheel Right wheel Positive direction Clockwise Counter Negative direction Counter- Clockwise
3. Tighten the cam nut.
Tightening torque 86.2 - 116.6 Nm (8.79 - 11.88 kgf-cm, 63.58 - 85.99 ft. lbs.)
Total Toe-in Adjustment
1. Loosen the locknut of the lateral link.
2. Adjust the toe-in turning the adjusting link.
Specification
Total Toe-in: 2 ± 4 mm (0.08 ± 0.16 inch)
Note
^ Toe change amount: 0°43'/ one rotation
3. Tighten the locknut.
Tightening torque 68.6 - 98.1 Nm (7.0 - 10.0 kgf-cm, 50.6 - 72.3 ft. lbs.)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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