# Rear wheel alignment — thrust angle (NB2, non-turbo)

Canonical URL: https://miatatorque.com/spec/rear-alignment-thrust-angle-nb2/

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

Confidence: fsm

0°±48′

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.

```json
{
  "id": "rear-alignment-thrust-angle-nb2",
  "name": "Rear wheel alignment — thrust 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": "0°±48′",
  "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. Factory thrust-angle target."
  },
  "confidence": "fsm",
  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "fsm-2003",
      "page": "Suspension Technical Data (PDF p. 978; conditions p. 980)",
      "as_printed": "Thrust angle\n0°±48′",
      "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-rear",
  "component": "inventory-pass-2026-10",
  "componentName": "Service measurements and fasteners",
  "sequence_diagrams": [],
  "url": "https://miatatorque.com/spec/rear-alignment-thrust-angle-nb2/"
}
```