A "match" for front and rear part of front wheels will set you straight, without any toe in. Most recent vehicules have some toe in. And having a MacPherson geometry (Mazda) will cause some toe out when compressing suspension, so it should be set on ground, ideally with full gaz tank.
did you have the problem where the tires were wearing out on the outer edge ? because i have this problem and im wondering if this is what is wrong with my car its a 2012 mazda 3
There’s a good possibility that’s it. The other thing it could be is your lower control arm bushings but most likely the tie rods if the alignment isn’t off.
You still need to take it in to get an alignment. Even if it drives straight down the road, both front tires could easily be toed in or out a good amount and you'll destroy your tires
Same problem with my 2012 Mazda 3 wgn. Blew the grease sac. And bent That is how UPS does wheel alignments. Actually measuring device to each tire. You drive on 2 pads Package cars with Kingpin Suspensions
Bro laser alignments are the only way to save tires. That whole tape measure thing, been there done that. Destroyed my tires. Just replace all your parts first then make the appointment to get it perfect.
Anytime you mess with the suspension.. an alignment is needed. Especially, if you have some aggressive settings dialed in. I get one at least twice a year.
260k miles! 🤯
What year and engine displacement? Auto or manual?
The direction rod locking nut is a 24mm, a 1in works.
A "match" for front and rear part of front wheels will set you straight, without any toe in. Most recent vehicules have some toe in. And having a MacPherson geometry (Mazda) will cause some toe out when compressing suspension, so it should be set on ground, ideally with full gaz tank.
That tie rod came out so easy
It really did. I wasn’t complaining. 😁
did you have the problem where the tires were wearing out on the outer edge ? because i have this problem and im wondering if this is what is wrong with my car its a 2012 mazda 3
There’s a good possibility that’s it. The other thing it could be is your lower control arm bushings but most likely the tie rods if the alignment isn’t off.
You still need to take it in to get an alignment. Even if it drives straight down the road, both front tires could easily be toed in or out a good amount and you'll destroy your tires
Whoa!! Magic socket appears!!
I was wondering if anyone would catch that. 😉
Lol... Yeah that was an almost perfect shot. Hey thank you for the video by the way. Really appreciate your time.
@@Trainwheel_Time I appreciate the appreciation. 😁 thank you for checking my video out.
24mm for that lock nut
This helped out a lot dude thanks
How do you know what side to adjust?
Same problem with my 2012 Mazda 3 wgn.
Blew the grease sac.
And bent
That is how UPS does wheel alignments.
Actually measuring device to each tire. You drive on 2 pads
Package cars with Kingpin Suspensions
Mine is a 2012 mazda3 2.0 skyactiv with 105k miles.
My sac was leaking, so I replaced it earlier today. 👍
Is that a standard or metric ChannelLock?
Yes
I think you mean to say it will get to close enough ............it will get you to the alignment shop!
24MM YO
How many kilometers have the car ?
It had around 418k km or 260k miles. I forget exactly.
@@ProZacksProjects The tie rod and sway bar links are original?
Never changed ?
@@missionnad1 that is correct. Honestly I probably should've changed them as preventative maintenence but they were holding up fine.
@@ProZacksProjects Hello from Romania.
I have a 2008 Mazda 3 Sedan , 220k km.
Best cars 😁
@@missionnad1 they're truly underrated I think. Greetings from America. 😁
Bro laser alignments are the only way to save tires. That whole tape measure thing, been there done that. Destroyed my tires. Just replace all your parts first then make the appointment to get it perfect.
Then you didn't do it right.
Anytime you mess with the suspension.. an alignment is needed. Especially, if you have some aggressive settings dialed in. I get one at least twice a year.
It's a 24mm
Still needs a 4 wheel alignment
Yeah. This does get it close but an actual alignment would be for the best.