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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20113 MAZDASPEED, 2.3 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 603 (WHEEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM)FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTNOTES
2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3
Front Wheel Alignment: Notes
2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Notes
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Front wheel alignment (Unloaded) *1 [LF, L5]
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION (LF, L5)
| Item | Fuel gauge indication | ||||||||
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| Empty | 1/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 | Full | |||||
| Maximum steering angle [Tolerance ±3°] | Inner | 41°00' | |||||||
| Outer | 34°00' | ||||||||
| Total toe-in | Tire [Tolerance ±4 {±0.2}] | (mm {in}) | 2 {0.08} | ||||||
| Rim inner [Tolerance±3 {+0.1}] | Vehicle equipped with 16 inch wheel: 1.3 {0.051} Vehicle equipped with 17 inch wheel: 1.4 {0.055} |
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| (degree) | 0°11'±0°22' | ||||||||
| Caster angle(1) (Reference value) [Tolerance ±1°] | 2°59' | 3°01' | 3°03' | 3°05' | 3°07' | ||||
| Camber angle(1) (Reference value) [Tolerance ±1°] | -0°37' | -0°38' | |||||||
| Steering axis inclination (Reference value) | 13°54' | 13°55' | 13°56' | ||||||
| *1 : Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position. | |||||||||
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Front wheel alignment (Unloaded) *1 [L3 WITH TC]
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION (L3 WITH TC)
| Item | Fuel gauge indication | ||||||||
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| Empty | 1/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 | Full | |||||
| Maximum steering angle [Tolerance +3°] | Inner | 36°00' | |||||||
| Outer | 30°00' | ||||||||
| Total toe-in | Tire [Tolerance +4 {±0.2}] | (mm {in}) | 2 {0.08} | ||||||
| Rim inner [Tolerance ±3 {+0.1}] | 1.5 {0.059} | ||||||||
| (degree) | 0°11'±0°22' | ||||||||
| Caster angle(1) (Reference value) [Tolerance ±1°] | 3°06' | 3°08' | 3°09' | 3°11' | 3°12' | ||||
| Camber angle(1) (Reference value) [Tolerance ±1°] | -0°53' | -0°54' | |||||||
| Steering axis inclination (Reference value) | 14°18' | 14°19' | 14°20' | ||||||
| *1 : Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position. | |||||||||
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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.