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Wheel Alignment System: Adjustments Mazda 6 GJ

Wheel Alignment 4 illustrations ~244 words

Front wheel alignment

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' .

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment
  1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
  2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
  3. Turn the tie rods. (Scheme 2): Turning Tie Rods Standard length L 15.7-22.7 mm {0.619-0.893 in}
  4. Turn the tie rods equally to provide the correct maximum steering angle.
  5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts. Tightening torque 69-98 N.m {7.1-9.9 kgf.m, 51-72 ft.lbf}
  6. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
  7. Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the steering angle.

Total Toe-in Adjustment

  1. Center the steering wheel and confirm that the vehicle wheels/tires are pointing straight.
  2. Loosen the left and right tie-rod end locknuts and turn the tie-rods equally. Both tie rods are right threaded, so turning the right tie-rod toward the front of the vehicle and the left toward the rear increases toe-in. NOTE: Turning both tie-rods one complete turn changes toe-in by about 6 mm {0.24 in} (0°36') .
  3. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts to the specified torque. Tightening torque 69-98 N.m {7.1-9.9 kgf.m, 51-72 ft.lbf}
  4. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.

Rear wheel alignment

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'.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Total Toe-in Adjustment

Scheme 4

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

Scheme 5
  1. Loosen the locknut of the lateral link. (Scheme 3): Loosening Locknut Of Lateral Link
  2. Adjust the toe-in turning the adjusting link. (Scheme 4): Adjusting Total Toe-In Total toe-in 2±4 mm {0.08±0.16 in} NOTE: Toe change amount: 0°21'/ one rotation
  3. Tighten the locknut. (Scheme 5): Tightening Locknut Tightening torque 61-98 N.m {6.3-9.9 kgf.m, 45-72 ft.lbf}