Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Protege5 and 2002 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
- Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
- Turn the tie rods equally.
- Turn the left and right tie rods to equalize the length L.
Maximum Left/Right Difference
3 mm {0.12 in}
- Turn the tie rod to provide the correct maximum steering angle.
- 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}
- Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
- Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the steering angle.
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