Front Wheel Alignment - Mazda 2002 6 Workshop Manual

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Specification (Unloaded)*
Normal
Item
Total toe-in
Maximum steering angle
2
Caster angle* (reference value)
2
Camber angle* (reference value)
Steering axis inclination (reference value)
*3
Elevated
Item
Total toe-in
Maximum steering angle
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 402 mm {15.8 in} (reference value).
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.
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
68.6—98.0 N·m {7.00—9.99 kgf·m, 50.6—72.2 ft·lbf}
4. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT, WHEEL AND TIRE
1
Empty
(mm {in})
(degree)
Inner
Outer
3°37'±1°
Empty
(mm {in})
(degree)
Inner
Outer
3°32'±1°
Fuel gauge indication
1/4 1/2
Tire: 2±4 {0.08±0.16}, Rim inner: 1±3 {0.04±0.12}
0°11'±0°22'
18 inch wheel: 36°±3°
Except for above: 39°±3°
18 inch wheel: 30°±3°
Except for above: 31°±3°
3°39'±1° 3°41'±1°
-0°16'±1°
5°26'
Fuel gauge indication
1/4 1/2
Tire: 2±4 {0.08±0.16}, Rim inner: 1±3 {0.04±0.12}
0°11'±0°22'
39°±3°
31°±3°
3°34'±1° 3°36'±1°
-0°09'±1°
5°17'
A6E741201015W01
3/4 Full
3°44'±1° 3°47'±1°
-0°17'±1°
5°28'
3/4 Full
3°39'±1° 3°42'±1°
-0°10'±1°
5°18'
A6E7412W002
R–5
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