SECTION T MAZDA MX-5 1994 Workshop Manual

BRAKE SYSTEM P I I TOUCHING 1 T~~H,IN~ I ADJUSTING NUT 97GOPX-O Removal note Brake pipe Cautlon Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid does get on a painted surface, wipe it off im- mediately. 1. Modify the brake pipe tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST combination. (Refer to section GI) "Torque Formulas" 2. Disconnect~connect the brake pipe fromlto the master cylinder by using the SST. 3. Tighten the brake pipe by using the SST. Tightening torque: 13--22 N-m (1 3-2.2 kgf-m, 9.4--16 ft-lbf) Installation note Master cylinder Inspect the push rod clearance as follows. 1. Turn the nut of the SST clockwise to fully retract the SST gauge rod. Attach the SST to the power brake unit. Tightening torque: 9.8-15.7 N.m (1 .&I .6 kgf.m, 7.2-11.6 ft4bf) 2. Apply 66.7 kPa (500 mmHg, 19.7 inHg) vacuum using a vacuum pump. 3. Turn the adjusting nut of the SST counterclockwise until the gauge rod just contacts the push rod end of the power brake unit. Push lightly on the end of the gauge rod to be sure it is seated. Verify that there is no gap between the adjusting nut and SST body. Gartner Banana

BRAKE SYSTEM Removal I Installation note Brake pipe Caution ,..- Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid does get on a painted surface, wipe it off im- mediately. 1. Modify the brake pipe tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST combination. (Refer to section GI) "Torque Formulas" 2. Disconnect/connect the brake pipes by using the SST. 3. Tighten the brake pipe by using the SST. Tightening torque: 13-22 N-m (1 3-2.2 kgf-m, 9.4-1 6 ftslbf) Gartner Banana

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) P ABS CONTROL UNIT 35-PIN CONNECTOR OHMMETER 15UOPX-OI Check rotor Check the rotor for missing or damaged teeth and replace as necessary. Check alternator Refer to section G. Check wheel-speed sensor Caution To prevent damage to the terminals, create a probe by wrapping a thin wire around the tester lead before inserting. 1. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity at the control unit connector terminals. 0----0: Indicates continuity Right front Left rear Right rear 2. If the continuity is not as specified, check the wiring har- ness (Wheel-speed sensor - Control unit). 3. If the continuity is OK, check voltage between 1K and 1 G, 10 and 1 Q, 1 U and 1 F, and 1 L and 1 P while rotating the wheel one rotation per second by hand. 4. If voltage is not approximately 50 mV--60 mV, the wheel-speed sensor is faulty. 5. If voltage is approximately 50 mV-60 mV, the control unit is faulty. 1L Check hydraulics Verify that all brake fluid connections are tight and that no fluid is leaking. IP 1Q Left front 0--0 Check hydraulic unit wiring 1. Verify that the hydraulic unit connectors are properly secured. 2. Verify that the valve relay and motor relay are properly secured. IG 1K 0-4 1U 10 S-0 IF 0-4 Gartner Banana

P ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) Disassembly 1 Assembly 1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure. 2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to Assembly Note. 2.2-2.6 Nm [22-27 kgfcm, 2&29 [2--3,14--22) 6.9-9.8 Nm (70-1 00 kgfcm, 81-47 Inlbf) 1 15--25 11 S-2.5,11-18) 19-25 [1.92.6,14--19) t4.m [kgfm, Wlbf) 25uopx-o: 1. Nut, washer . 2. ABS bracket 3. Connector bolt 4. Gasket 5. Pipe joint 6. Bolt 7. Clip Installation Note 8. Cover 9. Motor relay ................... Inspection page P-56 10. Valve relay ................... Inspection page P-57 11. Casing 12. Mount 13. Stud ................. below 14. Nut, washer 15. Ground wire 16. Hydraulic unit Assembly note A SECTION A-A Clip Secure only the larger part of the wiring harness in the clips. The 2-pin connector part of the harness should re- main outside the clips. Gartner Banana

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) P ABS SENSOR ROTOR (FRONT) Removal l Inspection / lnstallation 1. Inspect the ABS sensor rotor for missing and damaged teeth. Note The sensor rotor does not need to be removed unless you are replacing it. 2. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to lnstallation Note. 25UOPX-03 1. Wheel hub 2. ABS sensor rotor .......... Removal / Installation section M Removal Note ................... below Installation Note ................. below Removal note ABS sensor rotor Remove the sensor rotor from the wheel hub with the SST. lnstallation note ABS sensor rotor Press a new sensor rotor onto the wheel hub with the SST. Gartner Banana

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) P ABS SENSOR ROTOR (REAR) Removal / Inspection 1. Inspect the ABS sensor rotor for missing and damaged teeth. Note The sensor rotor does not need to be removed unless you are replacing it. 2. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. 25uopx-o: 1. Drive shaft 2. Sensor rotor Removal . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . section M Removal Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . below 3. Boot band and boot Removal note Sensor rotor Tap the sensor rotor off the drive shaft with a chisel. Gartner Banana

P ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) -.A 1. Sensor rotor 3. Drive shaft ................... ................. Installation Note below Installation section M 2. Boot and boot band ................... Installation section M lnstallation note ABS sensor rotor Set a new sensor rotor on the drive shaft and press it on with the SST. Gartner Banana

Q OUTLINE, TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE OUTLINE Wheels SPECIFICATIONS Tires -2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Temporary spare 14x4T - - TY Pe Item Size Offset mm {in) Pitch circle diameter mm {in) Material Size Air pressure kPa {kgf/cm2, psi} Standard 14x5 112-JJ 45 11.77) 1 00 (3.94) Aluminum Alloy 185160R14 82H 177 {I .8, 26) Page Excessive or irregu- tar tire wear Premature tire wear Tire squeal body vibration I Unbalanced wheel@) 1 Adjust I Q-5 Steel T1 l5/7ODl4 41 2 {4.2,60) Action Problem 1 Tre deterioration 1 Replace I - I Deformed wheel(s) or tire(s) I Repair or replace I - Possible Cause Refer to page Q-4 for details. Road noise or I Insufficient tire pressure [ Adjust Incorrect tire pressure ( Adjust Incorrect tire pressure 1 Adjust Q-3 Q-3 0-3 Shake [Steering wheel "Ibrates Excessive tire and wheel runout Loose lug nuts Unbalanced wheel(s) Insufficient tire pressure Unevenly worn tires Malfunction of shock absorber Loose shock absorber mounting bolts Stuck or damaged lower arm ball joint Cracked or worn suspension bushings Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates lefiIright) Replace Tighten Adjust or replace Adjust Replace Replace Tighten Replace Replace Irregular tire wear Excessive tire and wheel runout Loose lug nuts Unbalanced wheel(s) - Q4 Q-5 Q-3 - section R section R section R section R Cracked or worn engine mount Cracked or worn steering gear mount Loose steering gear mounting bolts Stuck or damaged steering ball joint I Damaged or worn front wheel bearing ( Replace ( section M Replace Replace Tighten Adjust or replace I Improperly adjusted front wheel alignment 1 Adjust I section R Uneven (one-sided) I Unequal tire pressures 1 Adjust 1 Q-3 - - Q-4 Q-5 Replace Replace Tighten Replace section B section N section N section N braking Steering wheel I Incorrect tire pressure 1 Adjust doesn't return properly or pulls to either left or right . General driving Instability Excessive steering (2-3 wheel play Irregular tire wear (lefthight) Unequal tire pressures Different types or brands of tires mixed (leftlright) Loose lug nuts Unequal tire pressures Damaged or unbalanced wheel(s) Loose lug nuts Loose lug nuts I 15UOQX-00 Replace Adjust Replace Tighten Adjust Replace or adjust Tighten Tighten - Q-3 - Q-4 Q-3 Q-5 Q-4 Q-4 Gartner Banana

Before beginning any service procedure. refer to section T of this manual for I air bag system service warnings and audio antitheft system alarm conditions . INDEX ....................................... R- 2 OUTLINE ..................................... R- 4 SPECIFICATIONS ........................... R- 4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................. R- 5 WHEEL ALIGNMENT .......................... R- 6 PRE-INSPECTION .......................... R- 6 FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ................. R- 6 .................. REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT R- 9 FRONT SUSPENSION (DOUBLE-WISHBONE) ... R-11 PREPARATION ............................. R-11 SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING ............ R-11 LOWER ARM ............................... R-15 UPPER ARM ............................... R-17 STABILIZER ................................ R-19 CROSSMEMBER ........................... R-20 REAR SUSPENSION (DOUBLE-WISHBONE) .... R-21 PREPARATION ............................. R-21 SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING ............ R-22 LOWER ARM ............................... R-23 UPPER ARM ............................... R-24 STABILIZER ................................ R-25 CROSSMEMBER ........................... R-26 25UORX-001 Gartner Banana

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem General instabllity Body "rolls" "Heavy" steering wheel operation Steering wheel pulls to one side Excessive steering wheel play Body leans Abnormal noise from suspension system Shake (Steering wheel tibrates upldown) Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates leftlright) Possible cause Weak coil spring Malfunction of shock absorber Worn or damaged stabilizer and/or suspension arm bushings Worn or damaged upper or lower arm ball joint Improperly adjusted wheel alignment Weak stabilizer Worn or damaged stabilizer and/or suspension arm bushings Insufficiently lubricated or stuck upper arm lower arm ball joint lmproperly adjusted wheel alignment Weak coil spring Worn or damaged stabilizer and/or suspension arm bushings Deformed upper or lower arm or knuckle Loose upper or lower arm bushing Worn or damaged upper or lower arm bushing Worn or damaged upper or lower arm ball joint Weak coil spring Weak stabilizer andlor suspension arm bushings Loose mounting component Poorly lubricated or worn upper or lower arm ball joint Malfunction of shock absorber Worn or damaged stabilizer and/or suspension arm bushings Excessive tire or wheel runout Loose lug nuts Unbalanced wheel@) Cracked or worn engine mounting rubber Cracked or worn steering gear mounting rubber Loose steering gear mounting bolts Stuck or damaged steering ball joint Excessive tire or wheel runout Loose lug nuts Unbalanced wheel(s) Insufficient tire pressure Unevenly worn tires Malfunction of shock absorber Loose shock absorber mounting bolts Stuck or damaged upper or lower arm ball joint Cracked or worn suspension bushings Damaged or worn front wheel bearing lmproperly adjusted front wheel alignment Action Replace Replace Replace Replace Adjust Replace Replace Replace Adjust Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace Tighten Replace Replace Replace Replace Tighten Adjust or replace Replace Replace Tighten Replace Replace Tighten Adjust or replace Adjust Replace Replace Tighten Replace Replace Replace Adjust Page R-13 R-12,22 R-16, 18, 19, 23,24,25 section M R-15,17 R- 6 R-19,25 R-16, 18,19, 23, 24,25 section M R-15,17 R- 6 R-13 R-16, 18,19, 23, 24,25 R-15,17 section M R-16,18 R-16,18 R-15,17 R-13 R-16, 18, 19, 23,24,25 section M 7 R-15,17 R-l2,22 R-16, 18,19, 23,24,25 section M - section Q section Q section B section N section N section N - section Q section Q section Q section Q R-l2,22 R-12,22 R-15, 17 R-16,18,19 section M R- 6 15UORX-00 Gartner Banana