Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Maximum left/right difference
3 mm {0.12 in}
Note
• Turn the tie rods equally.
4. Turn the tie rod to provide the correct maximum
steering angle.
5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts.
Tightening torque
69— 98 N m
{7.0— 10.0 kgf-m, 50.7—72.3 ftlb f}
6. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the
boot clamp.
7. Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the steering angle.
Camber and Caster Adjustment
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on
safety stands.
2. Remove the mounting block nuts.
3. Push the mounting block downward, and turn it to
the desired position.
4. Install and tighten the mounting nuts to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque
47— 62 N m {4.7—6.4 kgf-m, 33— 46 ft lbf}
Total Toe-in Adjustment
1. Adjust the steering angle.
2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
3. Loosen the left and right tie rod 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’).
4. Tighten the tie rod locknuts to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque
69— 98 N m
{7.0— 10.0 kgf-m, 50.7—72.3 ft-lbf}
5. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the
boot clamp.
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
W 6 U 2 1 1 W 0 3
Specifications (Unloaded)*1
Fuel gauge in d ic a tio n E m pty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full
Total toe-in
(mm (in}) 3 ± 4 (0 .1 2 ± 0.16}
Degree
0°20’ ± 0°23' 0 °17’ ± 0 ’ 23’
Camber angle’ 2 (reference value) 0°03’ ± 1° 0°01’ ± 1” -0 ° 0 2 ’ ± 1°
-0 ° 0 4 ’ ± 1°
-0 ° 0 6 ’ ± 1 *
Thrust angle (reference value)
0° ± 0 °48’
*1 : Engine coolant and engine oil at specified level; spare tire, jack, and tools in designated position.
Adjust to the median when carrying out wheel alignment.
*2 : Difference between left and right must not exceed 1.5°.
Total Toe-in Adjustment
1. Remove the access hole caps of the rear
crossmember.
2. Loosen the cam nut on the lateral link.
3. Turn the adjusting cam bolt as indicated to adjust
the toe-in.
Left w heel R ig h t wheel
Toe-in direction
Counterclockwise Clockwise
Toe-out direction
Clockwise Counterclockwise
30’
CASTER 0"
30’
30’
CAMBER 0"
0 2 -1 1 -2