boot MAZDA MX-5 1994 Owner's Guide

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

WHEEL ALIGNMENT LEFT WHEEL INCREASE CAM BOLT RIGHT WHEEL 0) '. jr INCREASE Adjustment Maximum steering angle 1. Remove the steering gear boot clamp. 2. Loosen the tie rod locknut. 3. Turn the tie rod to provide the correct maximum steering angle. 4. After adjustment, tighten the locknut to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 3539 N-m (3.W.0 kgf-m, 26-28 ftdbf) 5. Adjust the toe-in. (Refer to page R-8.) 6. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp. Caster Caster is adjusted by turning the front and/or rear adjust- ing cam bolts at the lower arm. Caution Adjust the caster before adjusting the camber. 1. Loosen the front and/or rear cam nuts. 2. Turn the front and/or rear adjusting cam bolts to provide the correct caster angle. Left wheel Right wheel Caster I Front cam I Rear cam I Front cam I Rear cam Counter- 1 Clockwise I Clockwise 1 I Increase I ( clockwise Note Turning the front cam one graduation on the scale changes the caster angle about 22' and the camber about 25'. Turning the rear cam one graduation changes the caster angle about 22' and the camber about 2'. Decrease 3. Adjust the camber and the toe-in. Clockwise Clockwise Counter- clockwise Counter- clockwise Gartner Banana

WHEEL ALIGNMENT LEFT WHEEL POSITIVE RIGHT WHEEL POSITIVE Camber Camber is adjusted by turning the front and rear adjust- ing cam bolts at the lower arm. 2 Caution Adjust the camber after adjusting the caster. 1. Loosen the front and rear cam nuts. 2. Turn the front and rear adjusting cam bolts the same amount in the opposite direction to provide the correct camber angle. Left wheel Note Turning the front cam one graduation changes the camber about 25' and the caster about 22'. Turning the rear cam one graduation changes the camber about 2' and the caster about 22'. Right wheel Positive Negative Note If the cam cannot be turned far enough to make the adjustment, begin again at adjustment of the caster using the other cam. i 3. Tighten the nuts. I Caster I Front cam 1 Rear cam I Front cam I Rear cam Tightening torque: 94--112 N.m (9.5-11.5 kgf.m, 69-43 ftlbf) clockwise Counter- Clockwise 4. Adjust the toe-in. Toe-in 1. Remove the steering gear boot clamp. 2. Loosen the left and right tie rod locknuts, and turn the tie rods by the same amount. 3. Loosen the left and right tie rod locknuts and turn the tie rods equally. Both tie rods are right threaded, so turning the right tie rod toward the front of the vehicle and the left toward the rear increases toe-in. Clockwise Counter- clockwise Note Turning both tie rods one complete turn changes toe-in by about 7 mm (0.28 in}. 4. Tighten the tie rod locknuts to the specified torque. Clockwise Counter- clockwise Tightening torque: 35-39 N.m (3.5--4.0 kgf.m, 26--28 ft4bf) Counter- clOCkWise Clockwise 5. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot - clamp. Gartner Banana

FRONT SUSPENSION (DOUBLE-WISHBONE) FRONT SUSPENSION (DOUBLE-WISHBONE) PREPARATION SST 49 0727 575 Puller, socket oint Attachment, steering worm bearing preload measuring 49 GO34 1 A0 Compressor, coil spring Screw (Part of - 49 GO34 1 AO) - Wrench, flare nut For removal of lower arm ball joint For 1 49 GO34 101 49 01 18 850C Puller, ball joint For inspection of upper arm ball joint 49 H028 301 Installer, dust boot For 1 49 GO34 103 removal and installation of coil spring Body (Part of 49 GO34 1 AO) For removal and installation of brake pipe removal and installation of coil spring SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING Removal / Installation 1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands. 2. Remove the undercover. 3. Remove the band for the wheel speed sensor harnes. 4. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. Arm (Part of 49 GO34 I AO) 5. Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary. 6. Install in the reverse order of removal. For removal of upper arm ball joint For installation of front lower arm boot For removal and installation of coil spring For removal and installation of coil spring 7. Loosely tighten the shock absorber, upper arm, stabilizer control link, and stabilizer bracket bolts. Tighten all other nuts and bolts to the specified torques. 8. Install the band for the wheel speed sensor. 9. Lower the vehicle. 10. With the vehicle unloaded, tighten the upper arm and shock absorber bolts to the specified torques. - 11. Adjust the front wheel alignment. (Refer to page R-6.) 25UORX406 Gartner Banana

FRONT SUSPENSION (DOUBLE-WISHBONE) LOWER ARM Removal / lnspection I Installation 1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands. 2. Remove the undercover. 3. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. 4. lnspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary. 5. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to lnstallation Note. 6. Loosely tighten the lower arm, shock absorber, and stabilizer control link bolts. Tighten all other nuts and bolts to the specified torque with the vehicle unladen. 7. Lower the vehicle. 8. With the vehicle unloaded, tighten the lower arm, shock absorber, and stabilizer control link bolts to the - specified torques. 9. Adjust the front wheel alignment. (Refer to page R-6.) 1. Wheel and tire 15UORX-012 5. Ball joint dust boot 2. Stabilizer control link bolt emo oval ~ote ............. page R-16 3. Shock absorber bolt Installation Note ........... page R-16 u 4. Lower arm ball joint 6. Lower arm Removal Note ............. page R-16 Inspect for damage and cracks Inspection ................. page R-16 7. Lower arm bushing (front and rear) lnspect for deterioration and wear Gartner Banana

FRONT SUSPENSION (DOUBLE-WISHBONE) Removal note Lower arm ball joint Separate the ball joint from the knuckle with the SST. ./-' Ball joint dust boot Carefully remove the dust boot with a chisel. Installation note Ball joint dust boot 1. Wipe away the grease on the ball joint. 2. Liberally coat the inside of the new dust boot with grease. 3. Press the dust boot onto the ball joint with the SST. J 4. Wipe away any grease that has been expelled from the dust boot. Inspection Lower arm ball joint Ball joint rotation torque 1. Shake the ball joint stud 5 times. 2. Connect the SST to the ball stud, and measure the rota- tion torque with a pull scale. Rotation torque: 0.5-1.4 N.m (5--15 kgf.cm, 4.4--13 in-lbf) Pull scale reading: 5.b14.7 N (0.5-1.5 kgf, 1.1-3.3 Ibf) Gartner Banana

FRONT SUSPENSION (DOUBLE-WISHBONE) R UPPER ARM Removal I Inspection I Installation 1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands. L/ 2. Remove the undercover. 3. Remove the band for the wheel speed sensor harness. 4. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. 5. lnspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary. 6. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note. 7. Loosely tighten the upper arm and shock absorber bolts. Tighten all other nuts and bolts to the specified torques. 8. Install the band for the wheel speed sensor harnes. 9. Lower the vehicle. 10. With the vehicle unloaded, tighten the upper arm and shock absorber bolts to the specified torques. 11. Adjust the front wheel alignment. (Refer to page R-6.) 25UORX-01 1. Wheel and tire 5, Ball ioint dust boot Upper arm ball joint demoval ~ote ............. page R-18 Removal Note ............. page R-18 Installation Note ........... page R-18 Shock absorber bolt 6. Upper arm bushing (front and rear) 4. Upper arm Inspect for deterioration and damage Inspect for damage and cracks Gartner Banana

R FRONT SUSPENSION (DOUBLE-WISHBONE) I0.04 in} Removal note Upper arm ball joint Separate the upper arm ball joint from the knuckle with the SST. Ball joint dust boot Carefully remove the dust boot with a chisel. Installation note Ball joint dust boot 1. Liberally coat the inside of the new dust boot with grease. 2. Press the dust boot on with a 30mm (1 118 in) socket until the dust boot contacts the seat. Caution Install the dust boot squarely and do not press excessively; the inner metal ring will be deformed if not done correctly. 3. Verify that the clearance between the boot and the seat is less than 1mm (0.04 in). Inspection Upper arm ball joint Ball joint rotation torque 1. Shake the ball joint stud 5 times. 2. Connect the SST to the ball stud, and measure the rota- tion torque with a pull scale. Rotation torque: O.4--1.7 N.m {&-I 8 kgf.cm, 3.5--15.6 in4 bf) Pull scale reading: 4.b17.6 N (0.4--1.8 kgf, 0.9--3.9 Ibf) Gartner Banana

DASHBOARD AND CONSOLE DASHBOARD AND CONSOLE COMPONENTS Removal l Installation 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Warning Handling the air bag module improperly can accidently deploy the air bag, which may seri- ously injure you. Read SERVICE WARNINGS, section T, before handling the air bag module. 2. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. To remove the dashboard, remove the control wires of the heater unit and blower unit. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal. 1. Ashtray 2. Change lever knob 3. Rear console assembly a. Back plate b. Shift lever boot 7. Speedometer cable 8. Instrument cluster 9. Center louver Removal Note ............. page S-57 10. Center an el assemblv c. Power window switch Removal Note ............. page S-58 d. Cover (Without power window) 1 1. Glove box assembly e. Console lock assembly 12. Passenger-side airbag module (if equipped) 4. Center lower panel assembly Removal 1 Installation ......... section T Removal Note ............. page S-57 13. Hood release knob -1 5. Steering shaft 14. Center hole cover 6. Meter hood assembly 15. Side cover Removal Note ............. page $57 16. Dashboard Gartner Banana

SPECIAL TOOLS ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER B DESCRIPTION PRIORITY ILLUSTRATION PRIORITY 49 F026 103 Puller, wheel hub Attachment $72 49 GO33 102 Handle Attachment $68 & $77 Installer, dust cover Attachment A 49 vo01 795 Installer, oil seal STEERING SYI 'EM PRIORITY ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER & DESCRIPTION PRIORITY ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION Gauge set, power steering Installer, dust boot 49 H002 671 Adapter Protector, pinion shaft 498032302A Adapter Holder, power steering pump Gartner Banana