Camber Adjustment

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Camber Adjustment
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  1. Loosen the cam nut on the lower arm.
  2. Turn the adjusting cam bolt to provide the correct camber angles as indicated.
    CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

    Β  Left wheel Right wheel
    Positive direction Clockwise Counter-clockwise
    Negative direction Counter-clockwise Clockwise
  3. Tighten the cam nut.

    Tightening torqueΒ 

    86.2-116.6 N.m {8.79-11.88 kgf.m, 63.58-- 85.99 ft.lbf}Β 

    Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Cam Bolt
    G03644262Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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