Mazda 6 2002 - Front Wheel Alignment

WHEEL ALIGNMENT
R5
R
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
A6E741201015W01
Specification (Unloaded)*
1
Normal
Elevated
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1
: Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
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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.
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Item
Fuel gauge indication
Empty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full
Total toe-in
(mm {in}) Tire: 2±4 {0.08±0.16}, Rim inner: 1±3 {0.04±0.12}
(degree) 0°11′±0°22′
Maximum steering angle
Inner 39°±3°
Outer 31°±3°
Caster angle*
2
(reference value)
3°37'±1° 3°39'±1° 3°41'±1° 3°44'±1° 3°47'±1°
Camber angle*
2
(reference value)
-0°16'±1° -0°17'±1°
Steering axis inclination (reference value) 5°26' 5°28'
Item
Fuel gauge indication
Empty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full
Total toe-in
(mm {in}) Tire: 2±4 {0.08±0.16}, Rim inner: 1±3 {0.04±0.12}
(degree) 0°11′±0°22′
Maximum steering angle
Inner 39°±3°
Outer 31°±3°
Caster angle*
2
(reference value)
3°32'±1° 3°34'±1° 3°36'±1° 3°39'±1° 3°42'±1°
Camber angle*
2
(reference value)
-0°09'±1° -0°10'±1°
Steering axis inclination (reference value) 5°17' 5°18'
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