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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1999MX-5 MIATA L4-1.8L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHC
Rear Wheel Alignment
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHCSECTION Rear Wheel Alignment
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Specifictions
TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Caution:
- Adjust the toe-in 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 toe-in.
Note:
- Turning the front cam one graduation changes the toe-in about 2.3 mm (0.11 inch) and the camber about 13'. Turning the rear cam one graduation changes the toe-in about 2.3 mm (0.11 inch) and the camber about 8'.
3. Adjust the camber.
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT
Caution
- Adjust the camber after adjusting the toe-in.
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.
Note:
- Turning the front cam one graduation changes the camber about 13' and the toe-in about 2.3 mm (0.11 inch). Turning the rear cam one graduation changes the camber about 8' and the toe-in about 2.3 mm (0.11 inch).
- If the cam cannot be turned far enough to make the adjustment, begin adjustment of the toe-in again using the other cam.
3. Tighten the nuts.
Tightening torque 73-95 Nm (7.4-9.7 kg-m, 54-70 ft. lbs.)
Specifictions
TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Caution:
- Adjust the toe-in 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 toe-in.
Note:
- Turning the front cam one graduation changes the toe-in about 2.3 mm (0.11 inch) and the camber about 13'. Turning the rear cam one graduation changes the toe-in about 2.3 mm (0.11 inch) and the camber about 8'.
3. Adjust the camber.
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT
Caution
- Adjust the camber after adjusting the toe-in.
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.
Note:
- Turning the front cam one graduation changes the camber about 13' and the toe-in about 2.3 mm (0.11 inch). Turning the rear cam one graduation changes the camber about 8' and the toe-in about 2.3 mm (0.11 inch).
- If the cam cannot be turned far enough to make the adjustment, begin adjustment of the toe-in again using the other cam.
3. Tighten the nuts.
Tightening torque 73-95 Nm (7.4-9.7 kg-m, 54-70 ft. lbs.)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.