Toe-In - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

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R-8
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
05UORX·017
Note
• If the cam cannot be turned far enough to make the
adjustment, begin again at adjustment of the cast-
er using the other cam.
3. Tighten the nuts.
Tightening torque:
73-95
N·m
(7.4-9.7
m-kg,
54-70
ft-Ib)
I
4. Adjust the toe-in.
Toe-in
1. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
2. Loosen the left and right tie-rod locknuts, and turn the tie-
rods by the same amou nt.
Caution
• The left and right tie-rods are both right threaded.
To increase the toe-in, turn the right tie-rod toward
the front of the vehicle, and turn the left tie-rod by
the same amount toward the rear.
• One turn of the tie-rod (one side) changes the toe-
in by about 7mm
(0.28
in).
• Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the steering angle.
3. Tighten the tie-rod locknuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
34-39 N·m (3.5-4.0 m-kg, 25-29 ft-Ib)
4. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.