1994 MAZDA MX-5 Workshop Manual

GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION L ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT When replacing body panels, always apply body sealer, anti-rust treatment. or undercoating ac- cording to the requirements of the market. Application of surface agent and body sealer After first applying the coating of surfacing agent, apply body sealer where necessary. Note For locations where application of body sealer is difficult after installation, apply .t-before the installation. Application of rust inhibitor Undercoating Apply rust inhibitor to the back of welded areas, Use antirust treatment for underbody welding using an installation hole or a gap near that spots and wheel housings. section. Gartner Banana

GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION JACK AND SAFETY STAND POSITIONS FRONT Jack position: Center of crossmember REAR Jack position: Center of differential Safety stand positions: Side sills I Safety stand positions: Side sills VEHICLE LIFT (2-SUPPORT TYPE) POSITIONS FRONT Frame Side sills REAR Frame Side sills Gartner Banana

u GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION TIEDOWN HOOK - FRONT /'-- TIEDOWN HOOK - REAR -?-A TOWING Proper towing equipments are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle during any towing operation. Laws and regulations applicable to vehicles in tow must always be observed. Release the parking brake, place the shift lever in neutral, and set the ignition switch in the ACC posi- tion. As a rule, towed vehicles should be pulled with the driving wheels off the ground. WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION If the transmission, rear axle, and steering system are not damaged, the vehicle may be towed on all four wheels. If any of these components are damaged, use a towing dolly. CAUTION The power assist for the brakes and steering are inoperable while the engine is off. Do not use the tiedown hooks under the front or rear of the vehicle for towing. These hooks are designed ONLY for transport tiedown. If the tiedown hooks are used for towing, the front or rear skirt and bumper will be damaged. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) ENGINE MODEL AND NUMBER L i Gartner Banana

GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION VEHICLE DIMENSIONS d Measurement I I Overall height mm (in) I Overall length mm (in) Overall width mm (in) 3,948 (155.4) 1,676 (65.9) WHEEL ALIGNMENT Front wheel alignment (Unloaded*) 2,266 (89.2) 1,410 (55.5) 1,428 (56.2) Wheelbase mm (in) Rear wheel alignment (Unloaded*) Tread Total toe-in Front mrn (in) Rear mm (in) mm (in) degree Camber angle I 0'24' f 30' 3 + 3 (0.12 f 0.12) 0°18' + 18' Maximum steering angle Inner Outer I 37'23' f 2O 32O32' f 2O Caster angle * Fuel tank full; radiator coolant and engine oil at specified levels; and spare tire, jack, and tools in designated positions. 4O4Y f 45' 1 1°20' 3 * 3 (0.12 f 0.12) 0'18' + 18' King pin angle Camber angle Total toe-in -0'43' f 30' mm (in) degree Gartner Banana

DIMENSIONS BODY DIMENSIONS ................................................. 12 EXPLANATION OF BODY DIMENSIONS ................... 12 PROJECTED DIMENSIONS ......................................... 13 UNDERBODY PROJECTED DIMENSIONS ............. 13 STRAIGHT-LINE DIMENSIONS .................................... 14 UNDERBODY STRAIGHT-LINE DIMENSIONS ....... 14 FRONT BODY STRAIGHT-LINE DIMENSIONS ...... 16 CABIN SIDE FRAME STRAIGHT-LINE DIMENSIONS .......................................................... 18 INTERIOR STRAIGHT-LINE DIMENSIONS (FRONT) ............................................................... 19 INTERIOR STRAIGHT-LINE DIMENSIONS (REAR) ................................................................... 20 REAR BODY STRAIGHT-LINE DIMENSIONS ......... 21 Gartner Banana

BODY DIMENSIONS V The front suspension is a MacPherson strut style. Adjustment of the front wheel alignment is limited to camber adjustment. The front wheel alignment is determined by accuracy of the body itself. Accurate measurement and dimensional accuracy based upon the body dimensions are required when repairs are made. EXPLANATION OF BODY DIMENSIONS PROJECTED DIMENSIONS Flat-plane dimensions are those dimensions as measured on a flat surface projected from certain designated standard points of the body. STRAIGHT-LINE DIMENSIONS (ACTUAL DIMENSIONS) w Actual dimensions are those dimensions actually measured in a straight line between two points. Note Before the work, adjust the body according to the standard measurements and check the fit with associating parts, then proceed with the work. Front fender installation nuts 7 I Projected dimensions (Flat-plane dimensions) Gartner Banana

DIMENSIONS L PROJECTED DIMENSIONS L UNDERBODY PROJECTED DIMENSIONS Gartner Banana

ALL MEASURING POINTS ARE LOCATED SYMMETRICALLY ALL MEASURING POINTS ARE THE CENTER OF THE REFERENCE HOLE OR MOUNTING NUT AND BOLT B : FRAME REFERENCE HOLE 416 (0.63) L : FRAME REFERENCE HOLE 420 (0.79) C : STABILIZER MOUNTING NUT M : FRAME REFERENCE HOLE 12x18 (0.47x0.71) E : SUSPENSION MOUNTING BOLT 0 : SUSPENSION MOUNTING BOLT G : FRAME REFERENCE HOLE 12x1 8 (0.47x0.71) R : SUSPENSION MOUNTING BOLT J : CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING NUT S : FRAME REFERENCE HOLE 16x22 (0.63x0.87) K : FRAME REFERENCE HOLE 412 (0.47) T : BUMPER BRACKET REFERENCE HOLE 47 (0.28) mm (in) Gartner Banana