Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures Mazda Protege BG

RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Note. On vehicles with electronic chassis controls, all systems should be functional before attempting ride height or wheel alignment adjustment.

Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Riding height must be checked with vehicle on level floor and tires properly inflated. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle.

Visually inspect vehicle for signs of abnormal height from front to rear or side to side. Check passenger and luggage compartments for extra heavy items and remove if present. If riding height is not within specification, check, repair or replace suspension components. See RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS table.

RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

JACKING & HOISTING

Note. The JACKING & HOISTING illustrations are not intended to represent the exact structure of each vehicle's frame, underbody or body outline. They are presented only to give some point of reference.

FLOOR JACK & HOIST

1. The following illustrations indicate areas (parts) of the underbody and frame which may be used to raise and support the vehicle, using either floor jack or hoist. These points are indicated by shaded areas on the frame. (Scheme 1)-4.
2. On Navajo, jack should be positioned under center front lower suspension arms or front spring supports as near to wheels as possible. For rear jacking, jack or hoist should be positioned under rear spring mounting pads or rear axle housing. (Scheme 4)and (Scheme 5).

Jacking & Hoisting Points (Typical). Scheme 1

Jacking & Hoisting Points (MX-6, 323, 626 & 929). Scheme 2

Jacking & Hoisting Points (RX7 Shown; MPV Typical). Scheme 3

Front Axle Jacking Points (Navajo). Scheme 4

Rear Axle Jacking Points (Navajo). Scheme 5

EMERGENCY JACKING

Points designated on outline of body were specifically designed to facilitate use of vehicle's own jack. Jacking points are indicated by circular dots on outline of body. (Scheme 1)-6.

If floor jack or hoist is employed, exercise extreme care to avoid damaging the outer body shell. On Navajo, jack should be positioned under front axle or shock absorber as near to wheels as possible.

B2200 & B2600i

Camber is adjusted by adding or subtracting shims at upper control arm mount.

Miata

Camber is adjusted by turning front and rear adjusting cam bolt at lower control arm.

MX-6 & 626

Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove upper strut-to-body nuts. Push strut mounting block downward, and turn to desired position. Reinstall and tighten nuts. (Scheme 6)

CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (MX-6 & 626 - USA BUILT)

CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (MX-6 & 626 - JAPAN BUILT)

MPV

Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove upper strut-to-body nuts. Push strut mounting block downward, and turn to desired position. Reinstall and tighten nuts. (Scheme 6)

CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (MPV)

Navajo

1. Measure camber to determine if adjustment is required. Record specifications for use in selection of camber/caster adjusters. To adjust, raise vehicle and remove front wheel assembly. Remove caliper and steering knuckle assembly.
2. Remove pinch bolt and camber/caster adjuster from axle. (Scheme 7) Install appropriate camber/caster adjuster and rotate to desired adjustment. (Scheme 8) Install NEW adjuster snap ring. Install caliper, steering knuckle and wheel assembly. Check alignment to verify correct adjustment.

Protege & 323

Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove upper strut-to-body nuts. Push strut mounting block downward and turn to desired position. Reinstall and tighten nuts. (Scheme 9)

CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (PROTEGE & 323)

RX7

Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove upper strut-to-body nuts. Push strut mounting block downward, and turn to desired position. Reinstall and tighten nuts. (Scheme 6)

CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (RX7)

929

Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove upper strut-to-body nuts. Push strut mounting block downward, and turn to desired position. Reinstall and tighten nuts. (Scheme 6)

CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (929)

Adjusting Camber & Caster (MPV, MX-6, RX7, 626 & 929) Courtesy of Mazda Motors Corp. Scheme 6

Adjusting Camber & Caster (Navajo) Courtesy of Mazda Motors Corp. Scheme 7

Camber/Caster Adjuster Selection Chart (Navajo) Courtesy of Mazda Motors Corp. Scheme 8

Adjusting Camber & Caster (Protege & 323) Courtesy of Mazda Motors Corp. Scheme 9

Caster is adjusted by adding or subtracting shims at upper control arm mount.

Caster is adjusted by turning front and/or rear adjusting cam bolt at lower control arm.

Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove upper strut-to-body nuts. Push strut mounting block downward, and turn to desired position. Reinstall and tighten nuts. (Scheme 6)

CASTER ADJUSTMENT (MX-6 & 626 USA BUILT)

CASTER ADJUSTMENT (MX-6 & 626 JAPAN BUILT)

Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove upper strut-to-body nuts. Push strut mounting block downward and turn to desired position. Reinstall and tighten nuts. (Scheme 6)

CASTER ADJUSTMENT (MPV)

1. Measure caster to determine if adjustment is required. Record specifications for use in selection of camber/caster adjusters. To adjust, raise vehicle and remove front wheel assembly. Remove caliper and steering knuckle assembly.
2. Remove pinch bolt and camber/caster adjuster from axle. (Scheme 7) Install appropriate camber/caster adjuster and rotate to desired adjustment. (Scheme 8) Install NEW adjuster snap ring. Install caliper, steering knuckle and wheel assembly. Check alignment to verify correct adjustment.

Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove upper strut-to-body nuts. Push strut mounting block downward, and turn to desired position. Reinstall and tighten nuts. (Scheme 9)

CASTER ADJUSTMENT (PROTEGE & 323)

Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove upper strut-to-body nuts. Push strut mounting block downward and turn to desired position. Reinstall and tighten nuts. (Scheme 6)

CASTER ADJUSTMENT (RX7)

Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove upper strut-to-body nuts. Push strut mounting block downward, and turn to desired position. Reinstall and tighten nuts. (Scheme 6)

CASTER ADJUSTMENT (929)

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 the same amount toward rear of vehicle.

Loosen left and right tie-rod lock nuts. Turn left and right tie-rods by equal amounts.

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT (REAR)

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 the same amount toward rear of vehicle.

1. Loosen left and right adjusting lock nuts or bolts. On RX7 & 929, to increase toe-in on right side, turn adjusting cam counterclockwise. To increase toe-in on left side, turn cam clockwise. To decrease toe-in on right side, turn cam clockwise. To decrease toe-in on left side, turn adjusting cam counterclockwise.
2. On 323, MX-6 and 626, to increase toe-in on right side turn adjusting rod counterclockwise. To increase toe-in on left side turn rod clockwise. To decrease toe-in on right side turn rod clockwise. To decrease toe-in on left side turn adjusting rod counterclockwise.
3. On Miata, to increase toe-in on right side turn adjusting cam clockwise. To increase toe-in on left side turn cam counterclockwise. To decrease toe-in on right side turn cam counterclockwise. To decrease toe-in on left side turn adjusting cam clockwise.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS