wheel alignment MAZDA 626 1987 Workshop Manual

0 PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION TABLE
EXTERIOR
INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items
to the specifications:
• Glass, exterior bright metal and paint for damage
• Wheel lug nuts
88—118 N m (9—12 m-kg, 65—87 ft-lb)
• Tire pressures (Refer to section 12)
• All weatherstrips for damage or detachment
• Operation of bonnet release and lock
• Operation of fuel lid and trunk lid (Back door) opener
• Door operation and alignment
• Headlight aiming
INSTALL following parts:
• Wheel caps or rings (if equipped)
• Outside rear view mirror(s)
UNDER BONNET—ENGINE OFF
INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items
to the specifications:
• Fuel, coolant and hydraulic lines, fittings, connections and
components for leaks
• Engine oil level
• Power steering fluid level (if equipped)
• Brake and clutch master cylinder fluid level (if equipped)
• Windshield washer reservoir fluid level
• Radiator coolant level and specific gravity
Protection °C (°F) Specific gravity at 20°C (68°F)
-4 (25) 1.028
-16(3) 1.054
-26 (-15) 1.066 -40 (-40) 1.078
• Tightness of water hose clamps (including heater hoses)
• Tightness of battery terminals
• Manual transaxle oil level
• Drive belt tensions (Refer to section 1)
• Accelerator cable and its linkage for free movement
• Headlight cleaner fluid level (if equipped)
CLEAN spark plugs
INTERIOR
INSTALL the following parts:
• Rubber stopper for inside rear view mirror
• Fuse for accessories
CHECK the operations of the following items:
• Seat controls (sliding and reclining) and head rest
• Door locks including childproof door locks (if equipped)
• Seat belts and warning system
• Ignition switch and steering lock
• Inhibitor switch (ATX only)
• All lights including warning and indicator lights
• Sound warning system
• Headlight cleaner (if equipped)
• Horn, wipers and washers (front and rear, if equipped)
• Radio and antenna (if equipped)
• Cigarette lighter and clock
• Remote control outside rear view mirrors (if equipped)
• Power windows (if equipped)
• Heater, defroster and air conditioner at various mode
selection (if equipped)
• Sunroof (if equipped)
ADJUST antenna trimmer on radio (if equipped)
CHECK the following items:
• Presence of spare fuse
• Upholstery and interior finish
CHECK and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items:
• Operation and fit of windows
• Pedal height and free play of brake and clutch pedal
Pedal height mm (in) free play mm (in)
Clutch pedal 216.5-221.5 (8.52-8.72) 5-13 (0.2-0.51)
Brake pedal 222-227 (8.74-8.94) 4-7 (0.16-0.28)
• Parking brake
5-7 noches/98 N (10 kg, 22lb)
UNDER BONNET—ENGINE RUNNING AT
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
CHECK the following items:
• Operation of idle-up system for air conditioner or power
steering (if equipped)
• Automatic transaxle fluid level
• Operation of dash pot
• Initial ignition timing
• Idle speed
ON HOIST
CHECK the following items:
• Underside fuel, coolant and hydraulic lines, fittings, con-
nections and components for leaks
• Tires for cuts or bruises
• Steering linkage, suspension, exhaust system and all un-
derside hardware for looseness or damage
REMOVE protective cover from brake discs
ROAD TEST"
CHECK the following items:
• Brake operation
• Clutch operation
• Steering control
• Operation of meters and gauge
• Squeaks, rattles or unusual noise
• Engine general performance (including turbo)
• Emergency locking retractors
• Cruise control system (if equipped)
AFTER ROAD TEST
REMOVE seat and floor mat protective covers
CHECK for necessary owner information materials, tools and
spare tire in vehicle
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1 0
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
MANUAL STEERING
Problem Probable Cause Remedy Page
Steering "heavy" Poor lubrication, foreign material, or abnormal wear of Refer to Section 13
(vehicle jacked up, steering bail-joints
both wheels off Stuck or damaged ball-joints Replace 10--18 ground) Improperly adjusted steering pinion preload Adjust 10--56
Damaged steering gear Replace 10--28 Worn or damaged steering bushing Replace 10--53 Stuck lower-arm ball-joint Refer to Section 13
Malfunction of steering-shaft joint Replace 10--21
Steering wheel Incorrect tire pressure Refer to Section 12
pulls to one side Unevenly worn tires Refer to Section 12
Weakened front spring Refer to Section 13 Worn or damaged stabilizer and/or lower arm bushing Refer to Section 13
Dragging brake Refer to Section 11
Loose lower arm Refer to Section 13
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment Refer to Section 13
General instability Incorrect tire pressure Refer to Section 12
while driving Damaged or unbalanced wheel Refer to Section 13
Worn or damaged steering joints Replace 10--21 Improperly adjusted steering pinion preload Adjust 10--56
Weakened front spring Refer to Section 13
Worn or damaged stabilizer and/or lower arm bushing Refer to Section 13
Malfunctioning shock absorber Refer to Section 13 Improperly adjusted wheel alignment Refer to Secton 13
Steering wheel Incorrect tire pressure Refer to Section 12
vibrates Unevenly worn tires Refer to Section 12
Worn wheel bearing, or incorrect adjustment Refer to Section 13
Worn or damaged steering joints Replace 10--21
Improperly adjusted steering pinion preload Adjust 10--56
Loose gear housing mounting bolts Tighten 10--30
Worn steering gear bearing Replace
Worn or damaged stabilizer and/or lower arm bushing Refer to Section 13
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment Refer to Section 13
Worn lower-arm ball-joint Refer to Section 13
Damaged unbalanced wheel Refer to Section 13
Malfunctionina or loose shock absorber Refer to Section 13
Excessive steering Improperly adjusted steering gear backlash Adjust 10--56
wheel play Worn rack and pinion gear Replace 10--51
Worn or damaged steering joints Replace 10--21
Worn or damaaed lower-arm bushinq Refer to Section 13
Poor steering Incorrect tire pressure Refer to Section 12
wheel return Stuck or damaged steering joints Replace 10 -21
Improperly adjusted front wheel alignment Refer to Section 13
Improperly adjusted steering pinion preload Adjust 10--56
Abnormal noise Loose steering linkage Tighten 10--28
from steering Worn steering joints Replace 10--21
system ImDroDerlv adiusted steerina aear backlash Adiust 10--56
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1 0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
POWER STEERING
Problem Possible cause Remedy Page
Hard steering
Loose
or
damaged belt Low fluid level,
or air in
fluid Leakage
of
fluid
Malfunctioning electrical system* Insufficient oil pump pressure Improperly adjusted wheel alignment Malfunctioning steering gear Linkage ball joint not operating smoothly
Adjust
or
replace Add fluid
or
bleed
air
Repair
or
replace Repair
or
replace Repair
or
replace Refer
to
Section
13
Repair
or
replace Replace
10—12 10-11 10-13 10-87 10-16
10—28,
37
10-18

Poor return
Insufficient tire pressure
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment
Ball-joint not operating smoothly
Steering shaft contacting something
Refer
to
Section
12

Refer
to
Section
13

Replace
Repair
10-20 10-21

Excessive play
Loose gear box housing mounting bolts Worn linkage
or
tie-rod ball joint Worn lower ball joint Worn
or
damaged steering joint Worn rack and pinion gear
Tighten Replace
Refer
to
Section
13

Replace
Replace
10—30
10—18
10—21
10-58,
75
Steering wheel
vibrates

Insufficient tire pressure Damaged
or
unbalanced wheel Improperly adjusted wheel alignment Loose gear box housing mounting bolts Incorrect pinion preload adjustment Worn ball joints
Loose shock absorber mounting Malfunctioning shock absorber
Refer
to
Section
12

Refer
to
Section
13

Refer
to
Section
13

Tighten Adjust
Replace Refer
to
Section
13
Refer
to
Section
13

10-30 10-72,
81
10—18

Steering wheel
pulls

Unevenly worn tires
Incorrect tire pressure
Dragging brake
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment
Refer
to
Section
12

Refer
to
Section
12

Refer
to
Section
11

Refer
to
Section
13 —
Excessively light
steering at high
speed*

Malfunctioning electrical system Repair
or
replace 10-87
*... Only
for
electronically
-
controlled type

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1 0 4-WHEEL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Check and adjust the front and rear wheel align-
ment if necessary. (Refer to Section 13.)
8. Drive the vehicle and mark the steering straight-
ahead position.(Refer to page 10—32.)
86U10B-316
9. Install the shaft and rear joint removed at step 2,
and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 22—30 N-m
(2.2—3.1 m-kg, 191—269 in-lb)
10. Install and tighten a new wire on the joint boot.
86U10X-317
11. Install the set bolt in the rear steering gear.
Tightening torque:
20—28 N-m (2.0—2.9 m-kg, 14—21 ft-lb)
After installing the steering angle transfer
shaft, check the steering angle transfer shaft
alignment. [Refer to page 10—32 (Simple in-
spection).]
86U10X-318
10—36

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1 1
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The table below covers the normal braking system. Refer to page 11—73 for ABS system.
Problem Possible cause Remedy Page
Poor braking Leakage of brake fluid Air in system Worn pad or lining
Brake fluid, grease, oil, or water on pad or lining Hardening of pad or lining surface or poor contact Malfunction of disc brake piston Malfunction of master cylinder or wheel cylinder Malfunction of power brake unit
Malfunction of check valve (vacuum hose)
Damaged vacuum hose Deterioration of flexible hose Malfunction of dual proportioning valve
Repair Air bleed Replace
Clean or replace Grind or replace Replace Repair or replace Repair or replace Repair or replace Replace Replace Replace
11-9 11-40,47,56 11-40,47,56 11-40,47,56 11—43,50 11-14,57 11-29 11-29 11-29
11-39
Brakes pull to one
side
Worn pad or lining
Brake fluid, grease, oil, or water on pad or lining Hardening of pad or lining surface or poor contact Abnormal wear or distortion of disc, drum, pad, or lining Malfunction of automatic adjuster Looseness of backing plate mounting bolts Malfunction of wheel cylinder
Improper adjustment of wheel bearing preload, or wear Improper adjustment of wheel alignment Unequal tire air pressures
Replace Clean or replace Grind or replace Repair or replace Repair or replace Tighten
Repair or replace Refer to Section 9 Refer to Section 10 Refer to Section 12
11-40,47,56 11-40,47,56 11-40,47,56 11-40,47,56 11-56 11-61 11-57
Brakes do not
release
No brake pedal play
Improper adjustment of push rod clearance
Clogged master cylinder return port Shoe does not return properly Wheel cylinder does not return properly Improper return due to malfunction of piston seal of disc brake Excessive runout of disc plate Improper return of parking brake cable or improper ad-justment
Improper adjustment of wheel bearing preload
Adjust
Adjust
Clean
Adjust Clean or replace Replace
Replace Repair or adjust
Refer to Section 9
11-11
11—23,24
11-57 11—43,50
11-65
Pedal goes too far (too much pedal stroke)
Air in system due to insufficient brake fluid
Improper adjustment of pedal play Worn pad or lining Air in system
Add fluid and bleed air
Adjust Replace Air bleed
11—9
11—11 11-40,47,56 11-9
Abnormal noise or
vibration during
braking
Worn pad or lining Deterioration of pad or lining Brakes do not release
Foreign material or scratches on disc plate or drum con-tact surface
Looseness of backing plate or caliper mounting bolts Damage or deviation of disc or drum contact surface Poor contact of pad or lining Insufficient grease on sliding parts
Replace
Grind or replace
Repair
Clean
Tighten Replace Repair or replace Apply grease
11-40,47,56 11-40,47,56
11-61 11-56 11-40,47,56
Parking brake
does not hold well
Excessive lever stroke
Brake cable stuck or damaged
Brake fluid or oil on pad or lining Hardening of pad or lining surface or poor contact
Adjust
Repair or replace Clean or replace Grind or replace
11-65
11-68
11-40,47,56
11-40,47,56
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REAR DISC BRAKE 1 1
REAR DISC BRAKE
SIMPLE INSPECTION OF DISC PAD WEAR
1. Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts.
2. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it with
safety stands.
3. Remove the wheels.
4. Look through the caliper inspection hole and check
that the remaining thickness of the pad is 1 mm
(0.04 in) min.
76G11X-082
86U11X-084
REPLACEMENT OF DISC PAD
Caution
Replace the left and right pads at the same
time.
1. Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
2. Release the parking brakes.
3. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it with
safety stands.
4. Remove the wheels.
5. Remove the parking brake cable from the cable
bracket and the operating lever.
6. Remove the upper mounting bolt; then pivot the
caliper.
7. Remove the V-springs.
8. Remove the pads and shims.
Warning
Asbestos dust is a health hazard. Do not blow
away brake dust with compressed air.
86U11X-085
86U11X-086
9. Apply the grease supplied in the pad attachment
set to the new shims; then attach them to the new
pads.
10. Turn the piston fully inward by rotating the SST
clockwise. Align the piston groove as shown in the
illustration.
Note
The piston groove and inner pad alignment pin
must be aligned when the inner pad is in-
stalled.
11. Install the pads and shims to the mounting support.
12. Install the pad clip.
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13
SUSPENSION
OUTLINE 13— 2
STRUCTURAL VIEW 13— 2
SPECIFICATIONS 13— 4
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 13—11
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND
SPRING 13—13
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 13—13
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 13—15
FRONT LOWER ARM 13—18
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 13—18
FRONT STABILIZER (4WS) 13—23
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 13—23
FRONT STABILIZER 13—27
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 13—27
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING .. 13—29
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 13—29
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 13—32
LATERAL LINK AND TRAILING LINK 13—34
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 13—34
REAR LOWER ARM AND TRAILING
LINK (4WS) 13—36
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 13—36
REAR STABILIZER 13—39
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 13—39
REAR STABILIZER AND CONTROL
LINK (4WS) 13—41
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 13—41
REAR CROSSMEMBER (4WS) 13—44
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 13—44
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 13—50
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 13—52
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13 OUTLINE
SPECIFICATIONS
Front Suspension
Item Specifications
Suspension type Strut
Toe-in mm (in) 0 ± 3 (0 ± 0.12)
Front wheel alignment Camber angle 0C 17' ± 45' Front wheel alignment Caster angle 1c 13' ± 45'
King pin angle 12°47'
Maximum front steering Inner 36 °00' ± 2°
angle Outer 31 °00' ± 2°
Stabilizer Type Torsion bar Stabilizer Diameter mm (in) 20.0 (0.79)
Shock absorbers Standard suspension Oil type Shock absorbers Auto adjust suspension Low-pressure gas sealed type
Identification color Green Light green Pink Brown Purple Gray Orange
Wire diameter mm (in) 12.6 (0.49) 12.8 (0.50)
12.9
(0.51) 13.1 (0.52)
13.3 (0.53)
13.6
(0.54) 12.5 (0.49)
*Coil springs Coil inner diameter mm (in) 147.5 (5.8)
Free length mm (in) 353 (13.9)
362 (14.3) 370 (14.6) 372 (14.6) 365 (14.4)
350
(13.8)
344
(13.5)
Coil number 5.09 5.31 5 42 5.53 5.46 5.34 4.99
* Refer to pages 13—5, 6, 7 spring applications.
Rear Suspension
Item Specifications
SusDension tvDe Strut
Rear wheel alignment
Toe-in
mm (in)
2WS 0 ± 3 (0 ± 0.12)
Rear wheel alignment
Toe-in
mm (in) 4WS 3 ± 3 (0.12 ± 0.12) Rear wheel alignment Camber
anale
2WS -0°30' ± 45' Rear wheel alignment Camber
anale 4WS 0°00' ± 45'
Maximum rear steering angle (4WS) Inner 5°00' ± 45' Maximum rear steering angle (4WS) Outer 5°00' ± 45'
Stabilizer TvDe Torsion bar Stabilizer Diameter mm (in) 16 (0.63)
Shock absorbers Standard susDension Oil tvDe Shock absorbers Auto adiust suspension Low-pressure c las sealed type
'Coil springs
Identification color Orange White Yellow Brown Blue Green Red Pink
'Coil springs
Wire diameter mm (in) 11.6
(0.45)
11.7 (0.46) 11.8
(0.46)
11.9 (0.47)
12.1
(0.48)
12.2
(0.48)
12.4 (0.49) 12.6 (0.50)
'Coil springs Coil inner diameter mm (in) 127.5 (5.0) 'Coil springs
Free length mm (in) 297 (11.7) 306 (12.0)
314 (12.4) 323 (12.7) 327 (12.9) 332 (13.1) 336 (13.21 340 (13.4)
'Coil springs
Coil number 5.44 5.58 5.72 5.87 6.03 6.04 6.21 6.36
'Refer to pages 13—8, 9, 10 spring applications.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1 3
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause Remedy Page
Body "rolls" Weak stabilizer Replace 13-23, 27 Worn or deteriorated stabilizer or suspension arm Replace 13—39, 41 bushing
Shock absorber malfunction Replace 13-13, 29
Poor riding comfort Weak coil spring Replace 13-15, 32 Shock absorber malfunction Replace 13-13. 29
Body tilt Worn coil spring Replace 13-15, 32 Worn stabilizer of suspension bushing Replace 13-23, 27,
39, 41
Abnormal noise from Poor lubrication or wear of lower arm ball joint Replace 13-18, 36 suspension system looseness of peripheral connections Tighten
Shock absorber malfunction Replace 13-13, 29 Worn or deteriorated stabilizer or suspension arm Replace 13—23, 27, bushing 39, 41 Worn or damaged front strut bearing Replace 13-15
"Heavy" steering Lower arm ball joint stuck Replace 13—18, 36
wheel operation Ball joints stuck or damaged Replace 13-18, 36
Ball joints insufficiently lubricated; foreign material; ab-Lubricate or replace 13-18, 36
normal wear Improperly adjusted wheel alignment (toe-in) Adjust 13-50, 52
Worn or damaged steering gear bushing Refer to section 10 —
Improperly adjusted pinion pre-load Refer to section 10 —
Damaged steering gear Refer to section 10 —
Insufficient grease on steering gear Refer to section 10 —
Malfunction of steering shaft universal joint Refer to section 10 —
Low tire pressure Refer to section 12 —
Abnormal tire wear Refer to section 12 —
Steering wheel pulls Weak coil spring Replace 13-15, 32
to one side Lower arm or stabilizer bushing worn or damaged Replace 13-20, 38
Damaged knuckle arm Refer to section 9 —
Lower arm damaged or loose Replace or tighten 13-18 Improperly adjusted wheel alignment (toe-in) Adjust 13-50, 52
Damaged steering linkage Refer to section 10 —
Damaged wheel bearing Refer to section 9 —
Uneven tire pressure Refer to section 12 —
Abnormal tire wear Refer to section 12 —
Brakes dragging Refer to section 11 —
Steering wheel Suspension arm or stabilizer bushing worn or deteri-Replace 13—23, 27.
vibrates orated 39, 41
Worn lower arm ball joint Replace 13-18, 36
Shock absorber malfunction or looseness Replace or tighten 13-13, 29
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment (toe-in) Adjust 13-50, 52 Damaged linkage Refer to section 10
Improperly adjusted pinion preload Refer to section 10
Worn steering gear bushing Refer to section 10 —
Loose steering shaft universal joint Refer to section 10 —
Damaged wheel bearing Refer to section 9 —
Abnormal tire wear Refer to section 12 —
Abnormal tire wear Refer to section 12 —
Damaged or unbalanced wheel Refer to section 12 —
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1 3 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause Remedy Page
Excessive steering wheel play
Worn or damaged lower arm bushing
Improperly adjusted pinion preload
Worn rack and pinion
Loose steering shaft universal joint
Replace
Refer to section 10
Refer to section 10
Refer to section 10
13-20, 38
General instability Weak coil springs
Shock absorber malfunction Worn or damaged lower arm or stabilizer bushing
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment Improperly adjusted pinion preload
Loose steering shaft universal joint Incorrect tire pressure Damaged or unbalanced wheel Malfunction of wheel bearing
Replace Replace Replace Adjust
Refer to section 10 Refer to section 10 Refer to section 12 Refer to section 12 Refer to section 9
13-15, 32
13-13, 29
13-20, 38
13-50, 52
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