TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT (FRONT)
Note. Both left and right tie rods have right-hand threads. To increase toe-in, turn right tie rod toward front of vehicle and turn left tie rod same amount toward rear of vehicle.
Loosen left and right tie rod lock nuts. Turn left and right tie rod sleeves by equal amounts until toe-in is within specification.
RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Note. Ride height specifications are not available. Specifications are given for side-to-side or front-to-rear height tolerance. If vehicle is not within side-to-side or front-to-rear specifications, replace damaged or worn components as necessary.
- Before adjusting alignment, check ride height. Ride height must be checked with vehicle on level floor and tires properly inflated. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle.
- Remove any extra heavy items from passenger and luggage compartments. Visually inspect vehicle for signs of abnormal height from front-to-rear or side-to-side. On B2300, B2500, B3000 and B4000, measure distance from bottom of tire to lip of wheel arch.
- On all other models, measure from center of wheel to lip of wheel arch. On all models, measure and note distance at all wheels. Maximum difference between left front and right front and between left rear and right rear should be less than specified. See RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS table.
| Application/Model | Front In. (mm) | Rear In. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| B2300, B2500, B3000 & B4000 (1) | |||
| 1997 (All) | .63 (16) | .79 (19) | |
| 1998 (2WD) | N/A | N/A | |
| 1998 (4WD) | .31 (8) | .31 (8) | |
| MPV (1) | .59 (15) | .59 (15) | |
| All Others (1) (2) | .39 (10) | .39 (10) | |
| (1) Allowable difference in height from left to right side. (2) On Miata, allowable difference in height from front to rear is 93" (30.0 mm). | |||
| (1) | Allowable difference in height from left to right side. |
| (2) | On Miata, allowable difference in height from front to rear is 93" (30.0 mm). |
RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS