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2004 Mazda RX8 2RTR-1.3LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Rear Wheel Alignment
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Specification (Unloaded Vehicle)
Standard suspension
Sport suspension
Note:
^ Unloaded vehicle: Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Jack and tools are in designated position.
^ Difference between the left and right camber angle is within 1°.
Camber Adjustment
1. Loosen the fixing nut of the adjusting cam bolt (rear lateral link (lower).
2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the camber.
Standard suspension
Sport suspension
Note:
^ Refer to the figure for the adjusting angle per one graduation.
3. Tighten the nut.
Tightening torque 117.7 - 137.3 Nm (12.1 - 14.0 kgf-cm, 86.9 - 101.2 ft. lbs.)
Total Toe-in Adjustment
1. Loosen the installation nut of the adjusting cam bolt.
2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the toe-in.
Standard 2 ± 4 mm (0.08 ± 0.15 inch) (0°16' ± 20')
Note: Refer to the following figure for the adjusting angle per one graduation of the toe-in gauge.
3. Tighten the nut.
Tightening torque 70 - 95 Nm (7.2 - 9.6 kgf-cm, 52 - 70 ft. lbs.)
Specification (Unloaded Vehicle)
Standard suspension
Sport suspension
Note:
^ Unloaded vehicle: Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Jack and tools are in designated position.
^ Difference between the left and right camber angle is within 1°.
Camber Adjustment
1. Loosen the fixing nut of the adjusting cam bolt (rear lateral link (lower).
2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the camber.
Standard suspension
Sport suspension
Note:
^ Refer to the figure for the adjusting angle per one graduation.
3. Tighten the nut.
Tightening torque 117.7 - 137.3 Nm (12.1 - 14.0 kgf-cm, 86.9 - 101.2 ft. lbs.)
Total Toe-in Adjustment
1. Loosen the installation nut of the adjusting cam bolt.
2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the toe-in.
Standard 2 ± 4 mm (0.08 ± 0.15 inch) (0°16' ± 20')
Note: Refer to the following figure for the adjusting angle per one graduation of the toe-in gauge.
3. Tighten the nut.
Tightening torque 70 - 95 Nm (7.2 - 9.6 kgf-cm, 52 - 70 ft. lbs.)
Factory Service Tools
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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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