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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20103 L4-2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
2010 Mazda 3 L4-2.5L
Front Wheel Alignment
2010 Mazda 3 L4-2.5LSECTION Front Wheel Alignment
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Front wheel alignment (Unloaded)*1 [LF, L5]
*1
Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
*2
Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.
Front wheel alignment (Unloaded)*1 [L3 WITH TC]
*1
Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
*2
Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.
Steering Angle Adjustment
1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
3. Turn the tie rods.
Standard length L
- 13-31 mm {0.6-1.2 in}
4. Turn the tie rods equally to provide the correct maximum steering angle.
5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts.
Tightening torque
- 79-108 Nm {8.1-11 kgf-m, 59-79 ft-lbf}
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. Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end.
2. Remove the rack boot clamp.
3. Adjust the total toe-in by rotating each tie rod (left and right) in the opposite directions by the same amount respectively.
NOTE:
- Toe angle changes by approx. 6 mm {0.2 in} per one rotation of the tie rod for one wheel.
- Each tie rod has a right-hand thread. When increasing the toe-in angle, rotate the right tie rod toward the front of the vehicle and rotate the left tie rod toward the rear of the vehicle by the same amount.
4. Tighten the locknut of the tie-rod end.
Tightening torque
- 79-108 Nm {8.1-11 kgf-m, 59-79 ft-lbf}
5. Verify that the rack boot does not have any twisting and install the rack boot clamp.
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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.