Mazdaspeed6 L4-2.3L Turbo (2006)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Wheel
Specification (Unloaded)
Specification (Unloaded)*
4SD, 5HB
WGN
Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment
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 inch)
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 Nm (7.00 - 9.99 kgf-m, 50.6 - 72.2 ft. lbs.)
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
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
