REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
2016 – MX-5 – Suspension
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Specification (Unloaded Condition)
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Item |
Specification |
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Total toe-in |
Tire [Tolerance ±4 {0.2}] |
(mm ) |
3.0 {0.12} |
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Rim inner [Tolerance ±2.8 {0.11}] |
Vehicle equipped with 16 inch wheel: 2.0 {0.079} Vehicle equipped with 17 inch wheel: 2.1 {0.083} |
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degree |
0°17′±20′ |
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Camber [Tolerance ±1° |
Vehicle height: From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm ) |
350—358 {13.8—14.0} |
-1°23′ |
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359—367 {14.2—14.4} |
-1°09′ |
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368—376 {14.5—14.8} |
-0°57′ |
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377—385 {14.9—15.1} |
-0°46′ |
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386—394 {15.2—15.5} |
-0°37′ |
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NOTE:
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Unloaded condition: Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Jack and tools are in designated position.
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Difference between the left and right camber angle must be within 1°.
Camber Adjustment
1. Loosen the installation nut of the lower link adjusting cam bolt.
2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the camber. Specification
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Vehicle height* |
Camber |
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350—358 {13.8—14.0} |
-1°23′±1° |
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359—367 {14.2—14.4} |
-1°09′±1° |
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368—376 {14.5—14.8} |
-0°57′±1° |
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377—385 {14.9—15.1} |
-0°46′±1° |
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386—394 {15.2—15.5} |
-0°37′±1° |
*: Vehicle height: From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm )
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Left wheel |
Right wheel |
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Positive direction |
Clockwise |
Counterclockwise |
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Negative direction |
Counterclockwise |
Clockwise |
NOTE:
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Refer to the following figure to adjust the angle of the adjusting cam bolts in single increments.
Lower link adjusting cam bolt adjustment table
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Scale |
Link movement (mm ) |
Camber change amount (angle) |
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1 |
1.8 mm {0.071 in} |
-0°35′ |
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2 |
3.5 mm {0.14 in} |
-1°08′ |
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3 |
4.9 mm {0.19 in} |
-1°36′ |
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4 |
6.1 mm {0.24 in} |
-1°58′ |
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5 |
6.8 mm {0.27 in} |
-2°11′ |
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6 |
7.0 mm {0.28 in} |
-2°16′ |
3. Tighten the nut.
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Tightening torque
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85—103 N·m {8.7—10 kgf·m, 63—75 ft·lbf}
Total Toe-in Adjustment
1. Loosen the installation nut of the lower lateral link adjusting cam bolt.
2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the toe-in.
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Specification
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3.0±4 mm {0.12±0.2 in} (0°17′±20′)
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Left wheel |
Right wheel |
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Toe-in direction |
Counterclockwise |
Clockwise |
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Toe-out direction |
Clockwise |
Counterclockwise |
NOTE:
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Refer to the following figure to adjust the angle of the adjusting cam bolts in single increments.
Lower lateral link adjusting cam bolt adjustment table
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Scale |
Link movement (mm ) |
Toe change amount (angle) |
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1 |
1.8 mm {0.071 in} |
0°30′ |
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2 |
3.5 mm {0.14 in} |
0°57′ |
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3 |
4.9 mm {0.19 in} |
1°21′ |
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4 |
6.1 mm {0.24 in} |
1°39′ |
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5 |
6.8 mm {0.27 in} |
1°50′ |
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6 |
7.0 mm {0.28 in} |
1°54′ |
3. Tighten the nut.
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Tightening torque
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85—103 N·m {8.7—10 kgf·m, 63—75 ft·lbf}