Mazda Mazda6 Workshop Manual Supplement page 770

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WGN)
Specification (Unloaded)*
2WD
Item
Maximum steering angle
Total toe-in
*2
Caster angle
(Reference value)
*2
Camber angle
(Reference value)
Steering axis inclination
(Reference value)
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'.
*3
: Distance between wheel center and fender brim is 405 mm {15.94 in} (reference value).
4WD
Item
Maximum steering angle
Total toe-in
2
Caster angle* (reference value)
2
Camber angle* (reference value)
Steering axis inclination (reference value)
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'.
Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment
1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
3. Turn the tie rods to equalize the length L.
Maximum left/right difference
3 mm {0.12 in}
4. Turn the tie rods equally to provide the correct
maximum steering angle.
5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts.
Tightening torque
68.6—98.0 N·m {7.00—9.99 kgf·m, 50.6—72.2
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.
R–8
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1
Empty
Inner
Outer
(mm {in})
(degree)
normal 3°30'±1°
*3
3°25'±1°
elevated
normal
*3
elevated
normal
*3
elevated
Empty
Inner
Outer
(mm {in})
(degree)
3°25'±1°
Fuel gauge indication
1/4 1/2
39°±3°
31°±3°
Tire: 2±4 {0.08±0.16}, Rim inner: 1±3 {0.04±0.12}
0°11'±0°22'
3°32'±1° 3°34'±1°
3°27'±1° 3°29'±1°
-0°14'±1°
-0°07'±1°
5°24'
5°15'
Fuel gauge indication
1/4 1/2
39°±3°
31°±3°
Tire: 2±4 {0.08±0.16}, Rim inner: 1±3 {0.04±0.12}
0°11'±0°22'
3°27'±1° 3°29'±1°
-0°07'±1°
5°15'
LEFT AND RIGHT DIFFERENCE
LESS THAN 3 mm {0.12 in}
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3/4 Full
3°37'±1° 3°40'±1°
3°32'±1° 3°35'±1°
-0°15'±1°
-0°08'±1°
5°16'
3/4 Full
3°32'±1° 3°35'±1°
-0°08'±1°
5°16'
L
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