Caster Adjustment

CAUTION:

Loosen the installation nut of the adjusting cam bolt (front lower arm rear side).

Fig 1: Adjusting Cam Bolt
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the caster.

Vehicle equipped with 16-inch wheel

CASTER REFERENCE

Vehicle height⁽¹⁾

Caster

354-363 {14.0-14.2}

6°32'

364-373 {14.4-14.6}

6°17'

374-383 {14.8-15.0}

6°02'

384-393 {15.2-15.4}

5°47'

394-403 {15.6-15.8}

5°32'

⁽¹⁾	From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})

Vehicle equipped with 17-inch wheel

CASTER REFERENCE

Vehicle height⁽¹⁾

Caster

349-358 {13.8-14.0}

6°40'

359-368 {14.2-14.4}

6°25'

369-378 {14.6-14.8}

6°10'

379-388 {15.0-15.2}

5°55'

389-398 {15.4-15.6}

5°40'

⁽¹⁾	From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})

Fig 2: Adjusting Cam Bolt Direction

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

ADJUSTING CAM CHART

Adjustment	Left wheel	Right wheel
Increase	Counterclockwise	Clockwise
Decrease	Clockwise	Counterclockwise

Tighten the nut.
Tightening torque

117.7-137.3 N.m {12.1-14.0 kgf.m, 86.9-101.2 ft.lbf}
Adjust the camber and total toe-in. (See TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT .)