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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 503 (WHEEL ALIGNMENT)FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTCAMBER ADJUSTMENT
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard
Camber Adjustment
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Camber Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Adjust the camber after adjusting the caster.
- Loosen the front and rear cam nuts.
- Turn the front and rear adjusting cam bolts the same amount in the opposite direction equally to provide the correct camber angle.Fig 1: Turning Front And Rear Adjusting Cam Bolts Same Amount In Opposite Direction Equally To Provide Correct Camber Angle
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CAMBER ADJUSTMENTCamber Left wheel Right wheel Front cam Rear cam Front cam - Rear cam Positive Counterclockwise Clockwise Clockwise Counterclockwise Negative Clockwise Counterclockwise Counterclockwise Clockwise NOTE:- Turning the front cam one graduation changes the camber about 29' and the caster about 25' . Turning the rear cam one graduation changes the camber about 2' and the caster about 25'.
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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.