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Mazda 6 V6-3.7L (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Front Wheel Alignment

Make
Mazda
Model
6
Engine
V6-3.7L
Year
2009
Section
Alignment › Service and Repair › Front Wheel Alignment
MaintenanceFront Wheel Alignment · page 1 of 5
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Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Alignment

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Specification (Unloaded)*1

Front wheel alignment

*1

Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.

*2

Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.

Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment

1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.

2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.

3. Turn the tie rods.

Standard length L

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15.7-22.7 mm {0.619-0.893 in}

4. Turn the tie rods equally to provide the correct maximum steering angle.

5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts. 

Tightening torque

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69-98 Nm {7.1-9.9 kgf-m, 51-72 ft-lbf}

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

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Parts & tools for this job For 2009 Mazda 6 3.7L

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