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Technical Data (Suspension System): Adjustments Mazda 6 GJ

Front Wheel Alignment (Unloaded)*1

ItemSpecification
Fuel gauge indicationEmpty1/41/23/4Full
Maximum steering angle [Tolerance ±3°]Inner38°54'
Outer32°36'
Total toe-in(mm {in})Tire: 2±4 {0.08±0.16}, Rim inner: 1±3 {0.04±0.12}
(degree)0°10'±20'
Caster angle (1) (Reference value) [Tolerance ±1°]MZR 2.53°37'3°38'3°39'3°41'3°42'
MZI 3.7 V63°34'3°35'3°37'3°38'3°40'
Camber angle (1) (Reference value) [Tolerance ±1°]MZR 2.50°09'0°10'0°12'0°13'0°15'
MZI 3.7 V60°10'0°11'0°14'0°16'
Steering axis inclination (Reference value) [Tolerance ±1°]MZR 2.56°31'6°32'6°34'6°36'6°37'
MZI 3.7 V66°32'6°33'6°38'
*1 Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position. (1) Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.
(1)Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.

Rear Wheel Alignment (Unloaded)*1

ItemSpecification
Fuel gauge indicationEmpty1/41/23/4Full
Total toe-in(mm {in})Tire: 2±4 {0.08±0.16} Rim inner: 1±3 {0.04±0.12}
(degree)0°10'±20'
Camber angle (1) (Reference value) [Tolerance ±1°]0°48'0°50'0°53'0°55'0°57'
Thrust angle [Tolerance ±0°48']
*1 Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position. (1) Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.
(1)Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.
ItemSpecification
Front upper arm ball joint rotation torque1.5 N.m {15 kgf.cm, 13 in.lbf} max.
Front lower arm starting torque18 N.m {1.8 kgf.m, 13 ft.lbf} max.
Front lower arm rotational torque1.2-2.2 N.m {13-22 kgf.cm, 11-19 in.lbf} max.
Front stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque0.2-0.8 N.m {2.1-8.1 kgf.cm, 1.8-7.0 in.lbf}
Rear stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque0.2-0.8 N.m {2.1-8.1 kgf.cm, 1.8-7.0 in.lbf}
ItemSpecification
Fuel gauge indicationEmpty1/41/23/4Full
Maximum steering angle [Tolerance ±3°]Inner38°54'
Outer32°36'
Total toe-in(mm {in})Tire: 2±4 {0.08±0.16}, Rim inner: 1±3 {0.04±0.12}
(degree)0°10'±20'
Caster angle (1) (Reference value) [Tolerance ±1°]MZR 2.53°37'3°38'3°39'3°41'3°42'
MZI 3.7 V63°34'3°35'3°37'3°38'3°40'
Camber angle (1) (Reference value) [Tolerance ±1°]MZR 2.50°09'0°10'0°12'0°13'0°15'
MZI 3.7 V60°10'0°11'0°14'0°16'
Steering axis inclination (Reference value) [Tolerance ±1°]MZR 2.56°31'6°32'6°34'6°36'6°37'
MZI 3.7 V66°32'6°33'6°38'
*1 Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position. (1) Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.
(1)Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.
ItemSpecification
Fuel gauge indicationEmpty1/41/23/4Full
Total toe-in(mm {in})Tire: 2±4 {0.08±0.16} Rim inner: 1±3 {0.04±0.12}
(degree)0°10'±20'
Camber angle (1) (Reference value) [Tolerance ±1°]0°48'0°50'0°53'0°55'0°57'
Thrust angle [Tolerance ±0°48']
*1 Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position. (1) Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.
(1)Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.
ItemSpecification
Front upper arm ball joint rotation torque1.5 N.m {15 kgf.cm, 13 in.lbf} max.
Front lower arm starting torque18 N.m {1.8 kgf.m, 13 ft.lbf} max.
Front lower arm rotational torque1.2-2.2 N.m {13-22 kgf.cm, 11-19 in.lbf} max.
Front stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque0.2-0.8 N.m {2.1-8.1 kgf.cm, 1.8-7.0 in.lbf}
Rear stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque0.2-0.8 N.m {2.1-8.1 kgf.cm, 1.8-7.0 in.lbf}