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Toe Adjustment

  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
    G01923421Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position by attaching a rigid link from the steering wheel to the brake pedal.
  3. Check the toe settings. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie rod is rotated.
    Fig 2: Removing Clamps
    G01923422Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the clamps.
  6. Loosen the nuts. Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie rod threads.
    Fig 3: Loosening Front Wheel Spindle Tie Rod Lock Nuts
    G01923423Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie rods.
  8. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 4: Tightening Front Wheel Spindle Tie Rod Lock Nuts
    G01923424Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the clamps.
  10. Recheck the toe settings. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS  .