1994 MAZDA MX-5 height

BRAKE SYSTEM P CLEARANCE BRAKE PEDAL On-vehicle Inspection Pedal height Verify that the distance from the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad to the carpet is as specified. Pedal height: l7l-l8l mm (6.93-7.13 in} (With carpet) Adjustment 1. Disconnect the stoplight switch connector. 2. Loosen locknut@ and turn switch @ until it does not con- tact the pedal. 3. Loosen locknuts @I and turn rod 0 to adjust the height. 4. Adjust the pedal free play and tighten operating rod lock- nuts @I. 5. Turn the stoplight switch until it contacts the pedal; then turn an additional 1 /2 turn. Tighten the locknuts. Tightening torque: 14--18 N.m (1.4--1.8 kgf-m, 10-13 ft-lbf) 6. Connect the stoplight switch connector. 7. Verify that the stoplight operates correctly. Pedal play 1. Depress the pedal a few times to eliminate the vacuum in the system. 2. Lightly depress the pedal by hand until resistance is felt, and check the free play. Free play: 4--7mm (0.16-4.28 in) Adjustment 1. Loosen locknuts @I and turn rod to adjust the free play. 2. Check the pedal height and verify that the stoplight switch operates correctly. Tightening torque: 24--34 N.m (2.4--3.5 kgf-m, 17-25 ft-lbf} Pedal-to-floor clearance 1. Verify that the distance from the floor panel to the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad is as specified when the pedal is depressed with a force of 589 N (60 kgf, 132 Ibf}. Pedal-to-floor clearance: 95mm (3.74 in} (Without carpet) 2. If the distance is less than specified, inspect for air in the brake system. Gartner Banana

P BRAKE SYSTEM Removal l Inspection / Installation 1. Remove in the order shown in the figure. 2. lnspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal. 4. After installation, check and adjust the pedal height and free play if necessary. 1. Spring clip 2. Clevis pin 3. Nut 4. Spring washer 5. Bolt 6. Return spring lnspect for weakness and damage 7. Brake pedal lnspect for bending I BUOPX-OI 8. Guide pipe 9. Bushing lnspect for wear 10. Stopper lnspect for wear 11. Pedal pad lnspect for wear and damage Gartner Banana

BRAKE SYSTEM CLEARANCE (0) CLEARANCE (C) CLEARANCE (B) 4. Remove the SST from the power brake unit without dis- turbing the adjusting nut. Set the SST onto the master cylinder as shown in the figure. -J Caution When pushing only use enough pressure to bot- tom the rod in the piston. If too much pressure is applied a false reading will occur. 5. Push lightly on the end of the SST gauge rod to be sure it is bottomed in the master cylinder piston, but do not push so hard that the piston mores. Note Any clearance between the SST body and the adjusting nut (clearance B) or between the body and the master cylinder (clear- ance C). Adjust the push rod as necessary as outlined in "Adjustment" below. I Measurement 1 Push rod I I Clearance at (B) I Too short I Adjustment The threads of the push rod are specially designed so that the bolt becomes harder to turn past a certain point. This is to prevent the bolt from coming loose. Turn the bolt only within this range when adjusting. Clearance at (C) No clearance at (B) or (C) '.A Clearance at B 1. Push lightly on the end of the SST gauge rod, and mea- sure the clearance between the adjusting nut and the SST body. Too long OK 2. Using the SST, turn the nut to lengthen the power booster push rod an amount equal to the clearance mea- sured at B. Clearance at C 1. Measure and record height Dl of the gauge rod. Gartner Banana

BRAKE SYSTEM ADJUSTING NUT 1 2. Turn the adjusting nut until the SST body sets squarely on the master cylinder. (Turn only enough for the body to touch.) I 3. Measure and record height 02 of the gauge rod. I 4. Subtract Dl from 02 and, by using the SST, turn the nut to shorten the power booster push rod an amount equal to the sum. Inspection Fluid level sensor connector 1. Disconnect the sensor connector. 2. Connect an ohmmeter to the connector. 3. Starting with the fluid level above the MIN mark on the reservoir, verify that there is no continuity. 4. Remove the brake fluid and verify continuity when the level is below the MIN mark. 5. Replace the sensor if necessary. Gartner Banana

P BRAKE SYSTEM k FIRST PEDAL VACUUM GAUG DEPRESSION FORCE GAUGE POWER BRAKE UNIT Quick Inspection, On-vehicle Power brake unit function check (Simple method) ii Step 1 1. With the engine stopped, depress the pedal a few times. 2. With the pedal depressed, start the engine. 3. If immediately after the engine starts the pedal moves down slightly, the unit is operating. Step 2 1. Start the engine and let it run 1 or 2 minutes. 2. Stop the engine. 3. Depress the pedal with the usual force. 4. If the first pedal stroke is long and becomes shorter with subsequent strokes, the unit is operating. 5. If a problem is found, inspect for damage or improper connection of the check valve or vacuum hose. Repair if necessary, and inspect it once again. Step 3 1. Start the engine. 2. Depress the pedal with the usual force. 3. Stop the engine with the pedal depressed. 4. Hold the pedal down for about 30 seconds. 5. If the pedal height does not change, the unit is operating. ,, 6. If there is a problem, check for damage or improper con- nection of the check valve or vacuum hose. Repair if necessary, and check once again. If the nature of the problem is still not clear after following the 3 steps above, follow the more detailed check described in "Method using tester," below. (Method using tester) Connect the SST, vacuum gauge, and pedal depression force gauge as shown in the figure. After bleeding the air from the SST, conduct the test as described in the 3 steps below. Inspection using gauges Connect the SST gauges, a vacuum gauge (A), and a pedal depression gauge (B) as shown. Bleed the air from the SST gauges before performing the following tests. a) Checking for vacuum loss Unloaded condition 1. Start the engine. 2. Stop the engine when the vacuum gauge indicates 66.7 kPa (500 mmHg, 19.7 inHg). 3. Observe the vacuum gauge for 15 seconds. If the gauge indicates 63.4-66.6 kPa (475-500 mmHg, ,, 18.7-19.7 inHg), the unit is operating. Gartner Banana

P BRAKE SYSTEM Removal / Installation 1. Remove in the order shown in the figure. 2. Install in the reverse order of removal. 3. Take the following steps after installation: (1) Check and adust the push rod and piston clearance. (Standard: refer to page P-12 1 ABS: refer to page P-15.) (2) Add fluid and bleed the air. (Refer to page P-7.) (3) Check all parts for fluid leakage. (4) Check and adjust the brake pedal height and free play. (Refer to page P-9.) (5) Make an on-vehicle check of the unit. (Refer to page P-20.) (6) Check that the vacuum hose does not contact other parts. ABS 1~22 (1.3--2.2,~.&16} STANDARD 35UOPX-01 1. Fluid level sensor connector 5. Clevis tin 2. Brake pipe and proportioning bypass valve 6. Power 'brake unit 3. Master cylinder 7. Gasket 4. Vacuum hose with check valve Apply sealant to the gasket contact surface Gartner Banana

WHEEL ALIGNMENT WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT Specifications (Unladed*l) PRE-INSPECTION 1. Check the tire inflations, and adjust to the recommended d pressure if necessary. 2. lnspect the front wheel bearing play and correct if neces- sary. 3. lnspect the wheel and tire runouts. 4. Inspect the ball joints and steering linkage for excessive looseness. 5. The vehicle must be on level ground and carry no lug- gage or passengers. 6. Measure the height from the center of the wheel to the fender brim. The difference between left and right mea- surement must not exceed 10mm (0.39 in), and the rear measurement must be larger then the front measure- ment by 10-30mm (0.4--1.1 in). Caution The proper caster and camber angle vary depend- ing on the vehicle height. Refer to the following and to page R-9 for the specifications. Inspection and adjustment of wheel alignment must be done with the vehicle unladed*'. . . I Y -- t~otal toe-in l~er side) I 1 dearee 0'09' + 09' I Total toe-in 3 2 3 I0.12 2 0.12) 0'1 8' 2 18' mm (in) dearee Maximum steering angle U - Inner Outer 11 '20' -0°20' 2 45' 0'03' ? 45' 0'24' 2 45' 0°44' -+ 45' 1'02' -+ 45' 5'1 6' ? 45' 5O02' -+ 45' 4O49' 2 45' 4'35' -+ 45' 4'21 ' -+ 45' I Kingpin angle 37"23' -+ 2" 32O32' 2 2" '1 Fuel tank full; radiator coolant and engine oil at specified levels; spare tire, jack, and tools in designated positions. OSUORX-009 ** Difference between left and right must not exceed lo. '3 Difference between left and right must not exeed 1'30'. 328-337 {I 2.9-1 3.3) 338-347 {I 3.3-1 3.7) 340-357 I13.7-14.1) 358-367 {I 4.1-14.4) 36&377 {I 4.4--14.8) 328-337 {I 2.9--13.3) 338-347 {I 3.3-1 3.7) 348-357 113.7-14.1) 358-367 {I 4.1-14.4) 368-377 {I 4.4--14.8) Camber angleg2 Caster angle*3 Height from center Of wheel to fender brim mm {in) Height from center Of wheel to fender brim mm (in) Gartner Banana

WHEEL ALIGNMENT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT Specifications (Unladed*) I Item I Specifications I L *' Fuel tank full; radiator coolant and engine oil at specified levels; spare tire, jack, and tools in designated positions. 05Uo~x-01~ *2 Difference between the leff and right must be exeed lo. 3 + 3 i0.12 * 0.12) 0'18' k18' 0'09' 2 09' -1 "08' +. 30' Total toe-in Total toe-in (per side) Camber angle'' LEFT WHEEL - mm {in) degree degree INCREASE I 1 346-355 (1 3.6-1 4.0) Height from center of wheel to fender brim'2 mm Iin) RIGHT WHEEL C INCREASE 356-3135 {14.0-14.4) 366-375 {I 4.4--14.8) 376-385 {I 4.8-1 5.2) 386--395 {I 5.2-1 5.6) LEFT WHEEL -C -0°54' r 30' -0'43' 2 30' -0°35' r 30' -0'30' +. 30' Toe-in Toe-in is adjusted by turning the front and/or rear adjust- ing cam bolts at the lower arm. 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. I Counter- Counter- Decrease Clockwise Clockwise clockwise clockwise Toe-in Note Turning the front cam one graduation changes the toe-in about 2.8mm (0.11 in} and the camber about 15'. Turning the rear cam one graduation changes the toe-in about 2.8mm I0.11 in} and the camber about 6'. 3. 'Adjust the camber. Left wheel Camber Camber is adjusted by turning the front and rear cams at the lower arm. Right wheel Caution Adjust the camber after adjusting the toe-in. Front cam I Rear cam I Front cam I Rear cam 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. Gartner Banana