Total Toe-In Adjustment

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Total Toe-In Adjustment
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  1. Loosen the installation nut of the adjusting cam bolt.
    Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Cam Bolt
    G05984921Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the toe-in.

    Standard 

    3.6±4 mm {0.14±0.15 in} (0°19'±20') 

    Fig 2: Cam Bolt Adjusting Positions
    G05984922Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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