Mazda Protege 5. Manual - part 186
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
02–11–2
3. Turn the left and right tie rods to equalize the
length L.
Maximum left/right difference
3 mm {0.12 in}
Note
•
Turn the tie rods equally.
4. Turn the tie rod to provide the correct maximum
steering angle.
5. 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}
6. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
7. Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the steering angle.
Camber and Caster Adjustment
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on safety stands.
2. Remove the mounting block nuts.
3. Push the mounting block downward, and turn it to
the desired position.
4. Install and tighten the mounting nuts to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque
47—62 N·m {4.7—6.4 kgf·m, 34—46 ft·lbf}
Total Toe-in Adjustment
1. Center the steering wheel and confirm that the vehicle wheels/tires are pointing straight.
2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
3. Loosen the left and right tie rod 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').
4. Tighten the tie rod locknuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
68.7—98.0 N·m {7.0—10.0 kgf·m, 50.7—72.3 ft·lbf}
5. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
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Z3U0211W002
Direction
indicator
position
Adjustment valve from original
position
Camber angle
Caster angle
A
+30'
0
°
B
+30'
+30'
C
0
°
+30'
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