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Wheel Alignment: Adjustments Mazda MX-5 NC

Wheel Alignment 10 illustrations ~632 words

Camber Adjustment

CAUTIONAdjust the camber before adjusting the caster.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
Scheme 3

Scheme 4

Scheme 4
Scheme 4
  1. Loosen the fixing nut of the adjusting cam bolt (front lower arm front side).
  2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the camber. VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH WHEEL CAMBER SPECIFICATION Vehicle height* Camber 356-365 {14.1-14.3} -0°41' 366-375 {14.5-14.7} -0°22' 376-385 {14.8-15.1} -0°06' 386-395 {15.2-15.5} 0°09' 396-405 {15.6-15.9} 0°21' VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 17-INCH WHEEL CAMBER SPECIFICATION Vehicle height* Camber 351-360 {13.8-14.1} -0°51' 361-370 {14.3-14.5} -0°31' 371-380 {14.7-14.9} -0°14' 381-390 {15.0-15.3} 0°02' 391-400 {15.4-15.7} 0°15' *: From the end of the front fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in}) ADJUSTING CAM BOLT SPECIFICATION Left wheel Right wheel Positive Clockwise Counterclockwise Negative direction Clockwise Counterclockwise
  3. Tighten the nut. Tightening torque 117.7-137.3 N.m {12.1-14.0 kgf.m, 86.9-101.2 ft.lbf}
  4. Adjust the total toe-in. (See «TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT»(ref-244483-S32920259462006092400000) .)

Caster Adjustment

CAUTIONAdjust the caster after adjusting the camber.

Scheme 5

Scheme 5
Scheme 5

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
Scheme 6
  1. Loosen the installation nut of the adjusting cam bolt (front lower arm rear side).
  2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the caster. VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH WHEEL CASTER SPECIFICATION Vehicle height* Caster 354-363 {14.0-14.2} 6°27' 364-373 {14.4-14.6} 6°13' 374-383 {14.8-15.0} 5°59' 384-393 {15.2-15.4} 5°45' 394-403 {15.6-15.8} 5°31' VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 17-INCH WHEEL CASTER SPECIFICATION Vehicle height* Caster 349-358 {13.8-14.0} 6°34' 359-368 {14.2-14.4} 6°20' 369-378 {14.6-14.8} 6°06' 379-388 {15.0-15.2} 5°53' 389-398 {15.4-15.6} 5°39' *: From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in}) ADJUSTING CAM BOLT SPECIFICATION - Left wheel Right wheel Increase Counterclockwise Clockwise Decrease Clockwise Counterclockwise
  3. Tighten the nut. Tightening torque 117.7-137.3 N.m {12.1-14.0 kgf.m, 86.9-101.2 ft.lbf}
  4. Adjust the camber and total toe-in. (See «TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT»(ref-244483-S32920259462006092400000) .)

Total Toe-in Adjustment

  1. Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end.
  2. Remove the rack boot clamp.
  3. Adjust the total toe-in by rotating each tie rod (left and right) in the opposite directions by the same amount respectively. Total Toe-in Standard 2+/-4 mm {0.08+/-0.15 in} (0°11'7+/-21') NOTE: Toe angle changes by approx. 3.3 mm {0.13 in} per one rotation of the tie rod for one wheel. Each tie rod has a left-hand thread. When increasing the toe-in angle, rotate the right tie rod toward the rear of the vehicle, and rotate the left tie rod toward the front of the vehicle by the same amount.
  4. Tighten the locknut of the tie-rod end.
  5. Verify that the rack boot does not have any twisting, and install the rack boot clamp.
ItemSpecification
Total toe-inTire [Tolerance +/-4 mm {0.15 in}](mm {in})3 {0.12}
Rim inner(mm {in})1.8°2.4 {0.071+/-0.094}
Degree0°17'+/-22'
Camber [Tolerance +/-1°]Vehicle height: From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})354-363 {14.0-14.2}1°33'
364-373 {14.4-14.6}1°18'
374-383 {14.8-15.0}1°04'
384-393 {15.2-15.4}0°54'
394-403 {15.6-15.8}0°45'

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 16-INCH WHEEL

ItemSpecification
Total toe-inTire [Tolerance +/-4 mm {0.15 in}](mm {in})3 {0.12}
Rim inner(mm {in})2.2+/-2.8 {0.083+/-0.110}
Degree0°17'+/-22'
Camber [Tolerance +/-1°]Vehicle height: From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})349-358 {13.8-14.0}1°42'
359-368 {14.2-14.4}1°25'
369-378 {14.6-14.8}1°11'
379-388 {15.0-15.2}0°59'
389-398 {15.4-15.6}0°49'

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 17-INCH WHEEL

Note. Unloaded vehicle: Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Jack and tools are in designated position. Difference between the left and right camber angle is within 1° .

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Camber Adjustment
Scheme 7: Camber Adjustment

Scheme 8

Scheme 8
Scheme 8

Scheme 9

Scheme 9
Scheme 9
  1. Loosen the fixing nut of the adjusting cam bolt (rear lateral link (lower)).
  2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the camber. VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH WHEEL CAMBER SPECIFICATION Vehicle height* Camber 354-363 {14.0-14.2} -1°33' 364-373 {14.4-14.6} -1°18' 374-383 {14.8-15.0} -1°04' 384-393 {15.2-15.4} -0°54' 394-403 {15.6-15.8} -0°45' VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 17-INCH WHEEL CAMBER SPECIFICATION Vehicle height* Camber 349-358 {13.8-14.0} -1°42' 359-368 {14.2-14.4} -1°25' 369-378 {14.6-14.8} -1°11' 379-388 {15.0-15.2} -0°59' 389-398 {15.4-15.6} -0°49' *: From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in}) ADJUSTING CAM BOLT SPECIFICATION Left wheel Right wheel Positive direction Counterclockwise Clockwise Negative direction Clockwise Counterclockwise NOTE: (Scheme 9)for the adjusting angle per one graduation.
  3. Tighten the nut. Tightening torque 117.7-137.3 N.m {12.1-14.0 kgf.m, 86.9-101.2 ft.lbf}

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Total Toe-in Adjustment
Scheme 10: Total Toe-in Adjustment

Scheme 11

Scheme 11
Scheme 11

Scheme 12

Scheme 12
Scheme 12
  1. Loosen the installation nut of the adjusting cam bolt.
  2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the toe-in. Standard 3+/-4 mm {0.08+/-0.15 in} (0°17'+/-20') NOTE: (Scheme 12)for the adjusting angle per one graduation of the toe-in gauge.
  3. Tighten the nut. Tightening torque 70-95 N.m {7.2-9.6 kgf.m, 52-70 ft.lbf}

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