2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 L4-2.3L TurboFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Alignment: Specifications

Ride Height

Measure height H from the center of the wheel to the fender brim.

Factory service manual diagram





Verify that the difference between the left and right dimension H is within the specification.

Standard 10 mm {0.39 in} or less

Front Wheel Alignment

Front wheel alignment (Unloaded)*1 [MZR 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, MZR 2.5]

Factory service manual diagram





*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 [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo]

Factory service manual diagram





*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'.


Total Toe-in Adjustment

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.

Tighten the locknut of the tie-rod end.

Tightening torque 79-108 Nm {8.1-11 kgf-m, 59-79 ft-lbf}

Rear Wheel Alignment

Rear wheel alignment (Unloaded)*1 [MZR-2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, MZR-2.5]

Factory service manual diagram





*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'.

Rear wheel alignment (Unloaded)*1 [MZR-2.3 DISI Turbo]

Factory service manual diagram





*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'.


Total Toe-in Adjustment

Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the toe-in.

Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram





Tighten the nut.

Tightening torque 80-100 Nm {8.2-10 kgf-m, 60-73 ft-lbf}
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