MX-5 Miata L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC (1992)
Fig. 1 Camber Adjusting Bolt Location. 1992 Models
Fig. 2 Camber Angle Adjustment Provision. 1992 Models
Adjust front caster before adjusting front camber.
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Loosen the front and/or rear cam nut, Fig. 1.
3.
Turn the front and/or rear adjusting cam bolt as directed in Fig. 2. to obtain correct caster angle. Turning the front cam one graduation on the
scale changes the caster angle about 1/3 of an inch and the camber about 5/12 of an inch. Turning the rear cam one graduation changes
the caster angle about 1/3 of an inch and the camber about 1/30 of an inch.
4.
Adjust front camber, then front toe-in.
Steering Angle
Steering angle is adjusted by loosening tie rod locknuts and turning tie rods equally.
Toe-In
Fig. 5 Rear Toe-in Adjustment Procedure
FRONT
1.
Loosen left and right tie rod locknuts.
2.
Turn both tie rods the same amount until specified adjustment is obtained. Both tie rods have righthand threads.
3.
Torque tie rod locknut to 25-29 ft. lbs.
4.
If boot is twisted, loosen boot band and straighten.
REAR
Adjust rear toe-in before adjusting rear camber.
1.
Loosen front and/or rear cam nut on rear arm.
2.
Adjust cam nuts as shown in Fig. 5, until proper specifications have been obtained. Turning front cam one graduation changes toe-in about .11
of an inch. Turning the rear cam one graduation changes the camber about .11 of an inch.
3.
Adjust camber.
Vehicle Ride Height
