Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment

1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
3. Turn the tie rods to equalize the length L.

   Maximum left/right difference 

   3 mm {0.12 in} 

4. Turn the tie rods equally to provide the correct maximum steering angle.
5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts.

   Tightening torque 

   68.6-98.0 N.m {7.00-9.99 kgf.m, 50.6-72.2 ft.lbf} 

   Fig 1: Tightening Tie-Rod Locknuts

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
6. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
7. Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the steering angle.

Total Toe-in Adjustment 

1. Center the steering wheel and confirm that the vehicle wheels/tires are pointing straight.
2. Loosen the left and right tie-rod end locknuts and turn the tie-rods equally. Both tie rods are right threaded, so turning the right tie-rod toward the front of the vehicle and the left toward the rear increases toe-in.
   NOTE:

   • Turning both tie-rods one complete turn changes toe-in by about 6 mm {0.24 in} (0°36')  .
3. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts to the specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   68.6-98.0 N.m {7.00-9.99 kgf.m, 50.6-72.2 ft.lbf} 

4. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.