MX-5 Miata LS L4-1.8L DOHC (2001)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Alignment
Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment
1. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
2. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
3. Turn the tie rods equally to provide the correct maximum steering angle.
4. After adjustment, tighten the locknuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque 35 - 50 Nm (3.6 - 5.1 kgf-m, 26 - 36 ft. lbs.)
5. Adjust the toe-in.
6. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
Caster Adjustment
Caution:
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Adjust the caster before adjusting the camber.
1. Loosen the front and/or rear cam nuts.