Total Toe-in Adjustment

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Total Toe-in Adjustment
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  1. Loosen the installation nut of the adjusting cam bolt.
    Fig 1: Loosening Adjusting Cam Bolt
    G04563074Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the toe-in.

    Standard 2+/-4 mm {0.08+/-0.15 in} (0Β°16'+/-20)Β 

    Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Cam Bolt Direction
    G04563075Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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