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Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment

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  1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
  2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
  3. NOTE: Note
    • Turn the tie rods equally.
    Fig 1: Equalizing Length L
    G01188106Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Turn the left and right tie rods to equalize the length L.

    Maximum Left/Right Difference 

    3 mm {0.12 in} 

  5. Turn the tie rod to provide the correct maximum steering angle.
  6. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts.

    Tightening Torque 

    68.7-98.0 N.m {7.0-10.0 kgf.m, 50.7-72.3 ft.lbf} 

  7. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
  8. Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the steering angle.