MAZDA 323 1992 Workshop Manual Suplement

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WHEELS AND TIRES
OUTttNE .................................................. Q- 2
SPECIFICATIONS .................................... Q- 2
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVtCE tNFORMATtON . . Q- 3
WHEELS AND TtRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*..*....*..*..... Q- 3
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . s..s Q- 3
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l The standard tire size is increased to 15 inches to improve vehicle performance.
l The-spare tire is also increased to 15 inches.
l Five lug disc wheels are fitted.
SPECIFICATIONS
Standard Tire
13EOOX-302
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Specifications
I WhPPI Offset
Pitch circle diameter
““” I,’
Material
Size
Tire
Atr pressure Front
F kPa I kgflcm2, psi) L
Rear
‘ldJp to 3 persons
l 2 . . . -Full load 13EOOX-303 Temporary spare tire
Item
See
Offset
Wheel ”
Rtch clrcIe diameter
Material
Size
Trre
Air pressure
.: Z$:‘$; Shaded areas indicates new specifications.
@ PITCH CIRCLE DIAMETER
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ume 2 I
l Wheels
Wheel t:
BALANCE
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1 SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATION, WHEELS AND TIRES Q .
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATKM
The following point in this section is changed in comparison with the Mazda 323 Workshop Manual Voi-
ume 2 (1206~IO-89F).
l Wheels and tires
I Wheel balance adjustment
13EOQX-30 13EOUX-305
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WHEELS AND TIRES
I
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
If a wheel becomes unbalanced or if a tire is replaced or
repaired, the wheel must be rebalanced to within specifi-
cation.
Maximum unbalance (at rim edge): 9 g IO.32 oz j
Caution
l Do not use more than two balance weights on the
inner or outer side of the wheel,
l One batance weight; max. 60 g (2-f oz 1.
l if the total weight exceeds IOU g (3.5 or] on one
side, rebalance after moving the tire around on the
rim.
l Attach the balance weights tightly to the wheel.
. Select suitable balance weights for aluminum alloy
wheels.

R
SUSPENSION
OUTLINE .................................................. R- 2
OUTLHdE OF CONSTRUCTION ................. R- 2
SPEC1FtCATlONS .................................... R- 2
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R OUTLINE
OUTLINE
OUTLtNE OF CONSTRUCTION
l The%onstruction and operation of the suspension system are basically the same as for previous models.
l The coil spring and shock absorber specifications are changed.
l The stabilizer specifications are changed.
SPECIFICATIONS
13EORX-302
Front suspension
Suspension type
Sprmg type
Shock absorber
Stabrlmr
Specifications
Strut
Coil spring
Oil filled Total toe-rn
Front
wheel
atignment
(‘Unladen)
Rear suspension
Suspensron type
Sprmg type
Shock absorber
Stabrlrzer
Rear wheei
alrgnment
(‘Unladen) Maximum steering 38* f 3*
309 f 30
-0045 f 45’
2035’ f 45’
KIngpin angle degree
12*to’
We Oil fifled
Damprng force N [ kgl Ibf 1 .‘? .@g,$g&;qJ&,$. ‘: ‘., . . ” ‘, : :,
at 0.3 m 112
]ls I Contraction ;. ~ .. . . . . .__. ..:, .. .. ,I. ._ :. . . f: ; _... .:
Type Torsion bar
Diameter mm. f in ]
19.t (0.751
Total toe-in mm fin!
2.h 3 (0.08 f 0.121
degree
O”12’ f 18’
Camber angle degree -0°20’ f 45’
13EORX-303
l Fuel tank full, radrator coolant and engine oil at speclfled levels; and spare tire, jack, and tools in designated positions. Front Coil Spring Specifications
1 Identification mark color Wire diameter Coif .center
M l l
I Free length A a2 mm lin)
diameter mm [in) . mm 1 in) Coil number Rear Coil Spring Speci?ications
ldentlfication mark color M” Wire diameter Coil center
Free length
mm {in) diameter mm 1 in J
mm {in) Coil number
*’ Maln Identlfcatlon mark on second cgil from bottom.
*’ Auxrllary &entificatton mark on thrrd coil from bottom.
Shaded areas tndcate
new specifrcat+ons 13EORXCS05
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S
BODY
INDEX . . . . . ..*.I........**........*.~*.~............*.......
s- 2
OUTLINE ..................................................
s- 3
UUJLINE OF CONSTRUCTION ..................
S- 3
BONNET BULGE
....................................
s- 3
RADIATOR GRILLE ................................. s- 4
FRONT BUMPER .................................... s- 4
REAR SKIRT ...........................................
s- 6
WHEEL ARCl-i MOLDING .........................
s- 5
( SERVICE j
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE fNFURMATION.. S- 6
BONNET BULGE
.......................................
s- 7
COMPONENTS ....................................... s- ‘7
FRONT BUMPER
.......................................
s- 8
COMPONENTS .......................................
s- 8
REAR SKIRT .............................................
S-10
COhiIPONENTS .......................................
S-10
Wt=fEEL ARCH MOLDING ............................
S-l 1
COMPONENTS .......................................
S-l 1
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S INDEX
INDEX
1. Bonnet bulge
Removal ! Installation _. __. . . , , . . l.. . .__ page. S-
2. Fro.nt bumper
7 Removal / Installation
. . . . . 1 . . . . . . . ,‘... page S-
Disassembly / Assembly 8
. ..a I........
page S- 9
s-2 3. Rear skirt
Removal / t’nstaltation 4. Wheel arch molding .....n.....ba..... page S-l 0
Removal / Installation
. .-. . . , , ..‘. .-. page S-l 1
OUTLINE
l The exteric
bofiy.
OUTLtNE 01
i BONNET BUt
l Bonnet bulg
a high-qualit

l The exterior parts are designed to emphasize the function and appearance of the superbly proportioned
body.
: OUTtlNE OF CONSTRUCTION
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Bonnet bulges are provided in bonnet
. . . . . . . . . . . . ..I................~.....
s-3
A large, body-colored front bumper fascia is adopted., , ..,..,.... S-4
Wheel arch moldings are fitted to fenders . . . . . . . ,..*. l.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-5
- Air inlet area of radiator grille is enlarged
................................. S-4
- Bumper mesh is provided in front bumper
..............................
s-4 Rear skirt is attached under rear bumper.. ............................... S-5
13EOSX-304 BONNET BULGE
l Bonnet bulges are fittGd to the bonnet to match the dynamic appearance of the vehicle and to give it
a high-quality look.

UUTLINE
RADfATOR GRfLtE
l The air inlet area of the radiator grille is enlarged for improved cooling efficiency.
FRONT BUMPER
l The large front bu,mper includes fog lights and bumper mesh to give the vehicle a dynamic appearance.
l tight and rigid polyurethane is used for the bumper fascia.
l The air inlet area is adopted for improved cooling efficiency.
s-4
REAR SKI
l The rear 5
l Light and
WHEEL AR4
l Wheel arc

OUTLINE S
REAR SKIRT
13EOSX-308 l The rear skirt is added for improved vehicle aerodynamics.
l Light and rigid polyurethane is used.
WHEEL ARCH MOLDING
13EOSX-30E a Wheel arch moldings are fitted to the front and rear fenders to give the vehicle an aggressive look.