Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment; Total Toe-In Adjustment; Rear Wheel Alignment [Dimensions]; Specification (Unloaded)* 1 - Mazda 6 2009 Bodyshop Manual

Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment

1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
3. Turn the 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.
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REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT [DIMENSIONS]

Specification (Unloaded)*
Rear wheel alignment
Item
Fuel gauge indication
Total toe-in
*2
(Reference value)
Camber angle
[Tolerance ±1°]
Thrust angle [Tolerance ±0°48']
*1
: Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
*2
: Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.
09-80D–4
BODY STRUCTURE [DIMENSIONS]
1
Empty
(mm {in})
(degree)
-0°48'
A
Specification
1/4 1/2
Tire: 2±4 {0.08±0.16}
Rim inner: 1±3 {0.04±0.12}
0°10'±20'
-0°50' -0°53'
0°
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3/4 Full
-0°55' -0°57'