CX-7 AWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)
5. Rotate the tie rod and adjust so that the length L shown in the figure is within the specification.
Dimension L (reference value) 9.5 - 23.5 mm (0.38 - 0.92 in)
Difference between left and right 3 mm (0.12 in) or less
6. Tighten the locknut of the tie-rod end.
Tightening torque 68.6 - 98.0 Nm (7.00 - 9.99 kgf-m, 50.6 - 72.2 ft-lbf)
7. Correct the rack boot twists.
8. Install and fix the rack boot clamp.
9. After adjusting the steering angle, always inspect and adjust the toe angle.
Total Toe-In Adjustment
Total Toe-in Adjustment
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on safety stands.
2. Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end.
3. Remove the rack boot clamp.
4. Adjust the total toe-in by rotating each tie rod (left and right) in the opposite directions by the same amount respectively.
Note:
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Toe angle changes by approximately 6 mm (0.2 in) per one rotation of the tie rod for one wheel.
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Each tie rod has a right-hand thread. When increasing the toe-in angle, rotate the right tie rod toward the front of the vehicle and rotate the left
tie rod toward the rear of the vehicle by the same amount.
5. Tighten the locknut of the tie-rod end.
Tightening torque 68.6 - 98.0 Nm (7.00 - 9.99 kgf-m, 50.6 - 72.2 ft-lbf)
6. Verify that the rack boot does not have any twisting and install the rack boot clamp.
Front Wheel Alignment (Unloaded)*1
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Front wheel alignment (Unloaded)*1
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