Total Toe-in Adjustment

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Total Toe-in Adjustment
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  1. Loosen the locknut of the lateral link.
    Fig 1: Loosening Locknut Of Lateral Link
    G03644263Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Adjust the toe-in turning the adjusting link.

    Specification 

    Total Toe-in: 2+/-4 mm {0.08+/-0.16 in} 

    NOTE:
    • Toe change amount: 0°43'  /one rotation
      Fig 2: Adjusting Toe-In Turning
      G03644264Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Tighten the locknut.

    Tightening torque 

    68.6-98.1 N.m {7.0-10.0 kgf.m, 50.6-72.3 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 3: Tightening Locknut
    G03644265Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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