Front alignment caster by front ride height (NA8)
Caster angle Height from center of wheel to fender brim mm {in} 328—337 {12.9—13.3} 5°16′ ± 45′ 338—347 {13.3—13.7} 5°02′ ± 45′ 348—357 {13.7—14.1} 4°49′ ± 45′ 358—367 {14.1—14.4} 4°35′ ± 45′ 368—377 {14.4—14.8} 4°21′ ± 45′Caster angle Height from center of wheel to fender brim mm {in} 328—337 {12.9—13.3} 5°16′ ± 45′ 338—347 {13.3—13.7} 5°02′ ± 45′ 348—357 {13.7—14.1} 4°49′ ± 45′ 358—367 {14.1—14.4} 4°35′ ± 45′ 368—377 {14.4—14.8} 4°21′ ± 45′
Factory unloaded: full tank, coolant and oil at specified levels, spare tire/jack/tools in designated positions; level ground, no luggage/passengers. Measure wheel-center to fender brim. Left/right height difference maximum 10 mm {0.39 in}; rear height must exceed front by 10–30 mm {.4–1.1 in}, PDF 738. Select target using FRONT height. Maximum cross-side 1°30′.
- NA 1994–1997 (BP) — Other years inferred from 1994 factory evidence.
- Verified in: 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual
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- 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop ManualTier 1
Page R–6 (PDF p. 738) · Printed value & notes
Page R–6 (PDF p. 738)Printed: “Caster angle Height from center of wheel to fender brim mm {in} 328—337 {12.9—13.3} 5°16′ ± 45′ 338—347 {13.3—13.7} 5°02′ ± 45′ 348—357 {13.7—14.1} 4°49′ ± 45′ 358—367 {14.1—14.4} 4°35′ ± 45′ 368—377 {14.4—14.8} 4°21′ ± 45′”
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