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Steering axis inclination — reference (NB1)
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Steering axis inclination (reference value) 11°38′Steering axis inclination (reference value) 11°38′
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure
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. Factory reference value. Factory procedure says adjust to the median. Ride-height left/right difference must not exceed 10 mm {0.39 in}, PDF 317. Technical table footnotes (PDF p. 340) confirm the unloaded condition and a 1°30′ maximum cross-side camber/caster difference.
Applies to
- NB 1999–2000 (BP-4W) — Other years inferred from 1999 factory evidence.
- Verified in: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual
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Page 02–50–1; footnotes02–50–2 (PDF p. 339) · Printed value & notes
Page 02–50–1; footnotes02–50–2 (PDF p. 339)Printed: “Steering axis inclination (reference value) 11°38′”
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