Total Toe-in Adjustment

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Total Toe-in Adjustment
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  1. Loosen the securing nut of the adjusting cam bolt.
  2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the toe-in.
    LEFT WHEEL AND RIGHT WHEEL ROTATING POSITION

    Β  Left wheel Right wheel
    Toe-out direction Counterclockwise Clockwise
    Toe-in direction Clockwise Counterclockwise
  3. Tighten the nut.

    Tightening torqueΒ 

    80-105 N.m {8.2-10.7 kgf.m, 59.1-77.4 ft.lbf}Β 

    Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Cam Bolt
    G05544789Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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