wheel alignment MAZDA MIATA 1991 Factory User Guide

Fig. 1: Exploded View of Rear Lower Arm Assembly
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Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts with vehicle resting on ground and suspension
unloaded. Adjust rear wheel toe-in. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in the WHEEL
ALIGNMENT section.
UPPER ARM
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove upper arm-to-crossmember bolts. Remove upper
arm-to-knuckle bolts. Remove upper arm. Inspect arm for damage, cracks and deformation. Check for damaged
or worn bushings.

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Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts with vehicle resting on ground and suspension
unloaded. Adjust rear wheel toe-in. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in the WHEEL
ALIGNMENT section.
STABILIZER BAR
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove stabilizer bar-to-crossmember bolt, bracket and
bushing. See Fig. 2
. Remove stabilizer bar control link-to-lower arm nut and bolt. Remove stabilizer bar and
control link from vehicle. Separate stabilizer bar from control link.
Fig. 2: Exploded View of Rear Stabilizer Bar & Control Link

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Fig. 1: Aligning Clockspring Connector Alignment Marks
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Removal & Installation (All Others)
Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Remove steering column covers. Disconnect combination switch connectors. Remove combination switch. To
install, reverse removal procedure.
IGNITION SWITCH & STEERING LOCK
Removal & Installation (All Models)
1. Remove steering wheel and combination switch. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD and
COMBINATION SWITCH.
2. Remove ignition switch connectors. Remove ignition switch-to-steering lock screw. Remove ignition
switch.
3. With a hammer and chisel, make a groove on steering lock assembly shear screws. Remove 2 shear
screws with screwdriver. Remove ignition switch/steering lock assembly. To install, reverse removal
procedure. Tighten NEW shear screws until head breaks off.
STEERING COLUMN
CAUTION: Excessive pressure or impact to mainshaft during service may cause
column to collapse.

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