1992 MAZDA PROTEGE suspension

Q OUTLINE, TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
OUTLINE
SPECIFICATIONS
Wheels
Tires Standard Temporary spare __/
Size 13x5-J 14x5 l/2-JJ l4x4T
Offset mm (in)
45 (1.77)
Pitch circle diameter mm (in)
100 (3.94)
Material Steel or aluminum alloy Steel
Size P155/80R13’P175/70R131
PI 85/60Rl4 82H Tll5/70D14
79s 82s
Air pressure kPa (kgflcm’, psi)
216 (2.2, 32) 415 (4.2, 60)
23UOQX-001
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE _____ -_- ____ _ __.- -. -.-.--
Problem Possible Cause Remedy Page
Excessive or ir-
regular tire wear Refer to page Q-5 for details
Premature tire incorrect tire pressure Adjust Q-3
wear
Tire squeal Incorrect tire pressure Adjust Q-3
Tire deterioration Replace -
Road noise or Insufficient tire pressure Adjust Q-3
body vibration
Unbalanced wheel(s) Adjust Q-6
Deformed wheel(s) or tire(s) Repair or replace
Irregular tire wear Replace Q-5
“Shake” occurs Excessive tire and wheel runout
Replace
(Steering wheel Loose lug nuts
Tighten a-4
vibrates up/down) Unbalanced wheel(s)
Adjust Q-6
Cracked or worn engine mount rubber
Replace Sections Bl, B:
Cracked or worn transaxle mount rubber
Replace Sections Jl, J2
“Shimmy” occurs Excessive tire and wheel runout
Replace
(Steering wheel
Loose lug nuts Tighten a-4
vibrates left/right) Unbalanced wheel(s)
Adjust Q-6
irregular tire wear -
Q-5
insufficient tire pressure
Adjust Q-3
Damaged or worn front wheel bearing
Replace Section M
Malfunction of steering system -
Section N
Malfunction of suspension -
Section R
Steering wheel Incorrect tire pressure Adjust Q-3
pulls to one side Excessive or irregular tire wear -
Q-5
Malfunction of steering system -
Section N
Malfunction of braking system -
Section P
Malfunction of suspension -
Section R
General driving Unequal tire pressures Adjust Q-3
instability Deformed wheel(s) or tire(s) Repair or replace
Loose lug nuts Tighten Q-4
Malfunction of steering system -
Section N
Malfunction of suspension -
Section R
Uneven (one-sided) Unequal tire pressures
Adjust Q-3
braking Malfunction of braking system -
Section P
Heavy handling Insufficient tire pressures Adjust Q-3
Malfunction of steering system -
Section N
Malfunction of suspension -
Section R
Steering wheel Insufficient tire pressures Adjust Q-3
does’t return Malfunction of steering system -
Section N
properly Malfunction of suspension -
Section R
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Irregular Tire Wear
Abnormal tire wear patterns, such as shown in the illustration, may occur. Refer to the chart for the possible
causes and remedies.
Wear condition
SHOULDER WEAR Possible cause l Underinflation (both sides worn) l Hard cornering l Lack of rotation Remedy
l Measure and adjust pressure l Reduce speed l Rotate tires
CENTER WEAR
l Overinflation l Lack of rotation *Measure and adjust pressure l Rotate tires
FEATHERED EDGE
l Incorrect toe adjustment l Adjust toe-in
UNEVEN WEAR
l Incorrect camber or caster l Malfunctioning suspension l Unbalanced wheel
*Out-of-round brake drum or disc
l Lack of rotation *Repair or replace axle or suspension parts
l Repair or replace suspension l Balance or replace
*Correct or replace
l Rotate tires
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R
SUSPENSION
INDEX ...................................................... R- 2
FRONT SUSPENSION ..............................
R- 2
REAR SUSPENSION ................................ R- 3
OUTLINE .................................................. R- 4
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.. .................... ;I ;
WHEEL ALIGNMENT ................................. R- 7
PRE-INSPECTION ....................................
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.. .................. ;I ;
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.. .................... R- 9
FRONT SUSPENSION (STRUT). .................. R-l 0
PREPARATION ....................................... R-l 0
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING . . R-11
FRONT LOWER ARM
............................... R-l 6
FRONT STABILIZER ................................
R-l 6
REAR SUSPENSION (STRUT). .................... R-20
PREPARATION ....................................... R-20
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING .... R-21
LATERAL LINK AND TRAILING LINK.. ....... R-26
REAR STABILIZER .................................. R-27
REAR CROSSMEMBER ............................ R-29
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R INDEX
INDEX
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
TOTAL TOE-IN: 2 -1: 3mm (0.08 f 0.12 in, 0.2’ * 0.3’)
MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE: 40=’ * 2’ (INNER)
33“ f 2O (OUTER)
CAMBER ANGLE: -O”05’ * 45’
CASTER ANGLE: lo55 f 55
KINGPIN ANGLE: 12“25 FRONT
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FRONT SUSPENSION
1. Front shock absorber and spring
Removal I Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page R-l 1
Disassembly / Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . page R-l 2
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page R-l 3
Assembly . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page R-l 4
2. Front lower arm
Removal / Inspection I
Installation ,,...,.......,...........,.._..,. page R-l 6
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page R-l 7
R-2
3. Front stabilizer
Removal / Inspection /
Installation, . . . . . . ,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page R-l 8

R OUTLINE
OUTLINE
SPECIFICATIONS
Suspension type Item Specification Strut
Shock absorber Double-acting, oil-filled
Coil spring
Stabilizer Type Front Taper wound
Rear Straight wound
Dimension See coil spring specification below
Type Torsion bar
BP SOHC Front 19.1 (0.75) (Hollow type)
Rear 20.0 (0.79) (Hollow type)
Diameter 22.0 (0.87) (Solid type)
mm (in) BP DOHC ;eTrt
21 .O (0.83) (Solid type)
P ,
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66 SOHC rronr
Rear 20.0 (0.79) (Hollow type)
Maximum Inner 400 f 20
steering angle
Outer 330 f 20
Total mm (in) 2 f 3 (0.08 f 0.12)
Front toe-in
degree 0.2O f 0.3O
Wheel alignment
(*‘Unladen) Camber angle -0005’ f 45’
Caster angle 1055 * 55’
Kingpin angle 12O25’
Total mm (in) 2 f 3 (0.08 * 0.12)
Rear toe-in
degree 0.2O f 0.3O
Camber angle -0°20’ f 45’
*’ Fuel tank full; radiator coolant and engine oil at specified levels; and spare tire, jack, and tools in designated positions.
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Coil Spring Specifications (See next page for coil spring applications)
I Item Wire diameter Coil center Free lel.=-. .
mm iin1 rliamotor mm [in mm (in 1 coil numbs
Front
nath
1 _ . . *St Identification mark color +l
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-*.....-.“, * . . . . . ,..-, -....- I--‘, M iA*=
A 13.1 (0.52) 133.5-159.5 (5.26-6.28)
294.5 (11.59) 3.22 Light green
B 13.3 (0.52) 133.7-159.9 (5.26-6.30) 300.5 (11.83)
3.43 Purple Yellow
C 13.4 (0.53)
132.6-158.6 (5.22-6.24) 301.5 (11.87) 3.49
Light blue
D 13.7 (0.54)
132.9-158.9 (5.23-6.26) 302.0 (11.89) 3.52
Pink White
I F I 12f3 Kl5Al I 1.17 A-l!% 8 f!i PR-Fi 751
I RrIl .5 II 1 6x71 I 3.56 Orange
Blue
3 83 Pink -
Brown - .“._ \“.- .,
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F 11 .o (0.43) 129.0 (5.08)
335.0 (13.19) -.--
G 11.2 (0.44) 128.8 (5.07)
334.0 (13.15) 3.94
Rnnr l-4
1 I ? 07 AA 1387 /5n7
.?m !i 113 1% 3 an Blue - I I I I .” \v.-7, I&V., \V.“., ---.., \.-. .-, I 11.5 (0.45) 128.5 (5.06)
333.0 (13.11) i:oi Gray
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J 11.6 (0.46) 128.4 (5.06)
332.5 (13.09) 4.00 Orange
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l ’ Main identification mark color: Indicated on second coil from bottom.
*’ Auxiliary identification mark color: Indicated on third coil from bottom. 23UORX-005
R-4

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause Action Page
Body “rolls” Weak stabilizer Replace R-18, 27
Worn or deteriorated stabilizer bushing Replace R-18, 27
Worn or deteriorated lower arm bushing
Replace R-16
Malfunction of shock absorber
Replace R-11,21
Poor riding comfort Weak coil spring Replace R-12, 22
Malfunction of shock absorber Replace R-11,21
Body leans Weak coil spring Replace R-12, 22
Worn or deteriorated stabilizer bushing
Replace R-18, 27
Worn or deteriorated lower arm bushing Replace R-16
Abnormal noise from Poor lubrication or wear of lower arm ball joint Lubricate or replace R-16
suspension system Looseness of peripheral connections Tighten -
Malfunction of shock absorber Replace R-11, 21
Worn or deteriorated stabilizer bushing Replace R-18, 27
Worn or deteriorated lower arm bushing
Replace R-16
General driving Weak coil spring Replace R-12, 22
Instability Malfunction of shock absorber Replace R-11, 21
Worn or deteriorated lower arm bushing Replace R-16
Worn or deteriorated stabilizer bushing Replace R-18, 27
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment Adjust R- 7
Damaged lower arm ball joint
Replace R-l 6
Malfunction of steering system -
Section N
Damaged or unbalanced wheel(s) -
Section Q
Heavy steering
Poor lubrication or wear of lower arm ball joint Lubricate or replace R-16
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment
Adjust R- 7
Malfunction of steering system -
Section N
Damaged or unbalanced wheel(s) -
Section Q
Steerlng wheel pulls to Weak coil spring
Replace R-12, 22
one side
Worn or deteriorated stabilizer bushing Replace R-18, 27
Worn or deteriorated lower arm bushing Replace R-16
Damaged lower arm ball joint Replace R-16
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment Adjust R- 7
Malfunction of steering system -
Section N
Malfunction of braking system -
Section P
Damaged or unbalanced wheel(s) -
Section Q
“Shimmy” occurs Damaged lower arm ball joint Replace R-16
(Steering wheel vibrates Malfunction of shock absorber
Replace R-11, 21
left/right) Loose shock absorber mounting
Tighten R-11, 21
Worn or deteriorated lower arm bushing
Replace R-16
Worn or deteriorated stabilizer bushing Replace R-18, 27
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment
Adjust R- 7
Damaged or worn wheel bearing Replace Section M
Malfunction of steering system -
Section N
Damaged or unbalanced wheel(s) -
Section Q
Steering wheel doesn’t Stuck or damaged lower arm ball joint
Replace R-16
return properly Improperly adjusted wheel alignment Adjust R- 7
Malfunction of steering system -
Section N
Damaged or unbalanced wheel(s) -
Section Q
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R-6

FRONT SUSPENSION (STRUT)
FRONT SUSPENSION (STRUT)
PREPARATION
SST
19 GO17 5A0
support of engine
19 GO17
502
Part of
19 GO17 5AO)
19 GO34 1AO
Zompressor coil support of engine support of engine
49 GO34 102
49 GO34 1AO)
49 1243 785
Installer boot 49
0180 51oB installation of ball measurement of
R-l 0

FRONT SUSPENSION (STRUT)
Installation note
Shock absorber and spring
1. Face the direction indicator of the mounting block inboard,
and install the shock absorber and spring.
Note
l When facing the indicator to other position, the cam-
ber and caster are changed as shown in the page
R-8. -’
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Disassembly / Inspection
1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly Note.
2. Visuallv inspect each part and replace as necessary.
1. Cap
2. Piston rod nut
Disassembly Note ,..........,.....,.... page R-13
3. Mounting block
4. Thrust bearing 5. Upper spring seat
6. Rubber spring seat
7. Bound stopper
8. Coil spring
9. Shock absorber
Inspection . . . . . . . . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page R-l 3
R-l 2