# Maximum steering angle (NB2, non-turbo)

Canonical URL: https://miatatorque.com/spec/alignment-maximum-steering-angle-nb2/

Applicability: NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3) — Other years inferred from 2003 factory evidence.

Confidence: fsm

Inner 38°±3°; outer 33°±3°

Always confirm against your factory manual. Match every restriction and follow all stages and procedure notes. Disputed claims must not be automatically resolved. The complete record below preserves every printed unit, source claim and procedure.

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  "id": "alignment-maximum-steering-angle-nb2",
  "name": "Maximum steering angle (NB2, non-turbo)",
  "aliases": [],
  "applies_to": [
    {
      "gen": "NB",
      "years": [
        2001,
        2005
      ],
      "engines": [
        "BP-Z3"
      ],
      "note": "Other years inferred from 2003 factory evidence."
    }
  ],
  "kind": "non-torque",
  "value_text": "Inner 38°±3°; outer 33°±3°",
  "procedure": {
    "notes": "Factory unloaded condition: fuel tank full, coolant and oil at specified levels, spare tire, jack and tools in designated positions. Use the factory measuring procedure; height is wheel center to fender brim, not ground clearance. Inner and outer refer to the wheels during a turn."
  },
  "confidence": "fsm",
  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "fsm-2003",
      "page": "Suspension Technical Data (PDF p. 977; conditions p. 980)",
      "as_printed": "Maximum steering angle\nInner 38°±3°\nOuter 33°±3°",
      "verified_years": [
        2003,
        2003
      ],
      "document": {
        "id": "fsm-2003",
        "tier": 1,
        "title": "2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)",
        "covers": [
          {
            "gen": "NB",
            "years": [
              2003,
              2003
            ],
            "engines": [
              "BP-Z3"
            ]
          }
        ],
        "note": "Normally aspirated BP procedures audited; turbo procedures are covered separately."
      }
    }
  ],
  "jobs": [],
  "system": "suspension-front",
  "component": "inventory-pass-2026-10",
  "componentName": "Service measurements and fasteners",
  "sequence_diagrams": [],
  "url": "https://miatatorque.com/spec/alignment-maximum-steering-angle-nb2/"
}
```