Wheel Alignment; Pre-Inspection; Front Wheel Alignment - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

R
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Specifications (Unladed
*
1)
Item
Total toe-in
Maximum steering angle
Kingpin angle
Height from
Camber angle
center of wheel
to fender brim
mm (in)
Height from
Caster angle
center of wheel
to fender brim
mm (in)
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
mm (in)
degree
Inner
Outer
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
PRE-INSPECTION
1. Check the tire inflations, and adjust to the recommended
pressu re if necessary.
2. Inspect the front wheel bearing paly and correct if necessary.
3. Inspect the wheel and tire runouts.
4. Inspect the ball joints and steering linkage for excessive
looseness.
5. The vehicle must be on level ground and carry no luggage
or passengers.
6. Measure the height from the center of the wheel to the fender
brim. The difference between left and right must be not ex-
ceed 10mm (0.31 in), and the difference between front and
rear must be 20mm ± 10mm (0.62 ± 0.31 in).
Caution
• The proper caster and camber angle vary depend-
ing on the vehicle height. Refer to the following and
to page R-9 for the specifications.
• Inspection and adjustment of wheel alignment must
be done with the vehicle unladed*l.
Specifications
3
:I:
3 (0.12
:I:
0.12)
0°18' ±18'
37023'
:I:
2°
32032' ± 2°
11 °20'
328-337 (12.9-13.3)
-0020' ± 45'
*2
338-347 (13.3-13.7)
0003'
:I:
45'
*2
348-357 (13.7-14.1)
0024' ± 45'
*2
358-367 (14.1-14.4)
0044'
:I:
45'
*2
368-377 (14.4-14.8)
1 °02' ± 45'
*2
328-337 (12.9-13.3) 5°16'
:I:
45'
338-347 (13.3-13.7) 5°02' ± 45'
348-357 (13.7-14.1)
4°49'
:I:
45'
358-367 (14.1-14.4)
4°35' ± 45'
368-377 (14.4-14.8) 4°21'
:I:
45'
05UORX-009
*1
Fuel tank full; radiator coolant and engine oil at specified levels: spare tire, jack, and tools in designated positions.
*2
Difference between left and right must not exceed 10.
05UORX-010
R-6
Adjustment
Maximum steering angle
1. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
2. Loosen the tie-rod locknut.
3. Turn the tie-rod to provide the correct maximum steering
angle.
4. After adjustment, tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
34-39 N·m (3.5-4.0 m-kg, 25-29 ft-Ib)
5. Adjust the toe-in. (Refer to page R-8.)
6. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.