Mazda 2006 MX-5 - Page 176

OUTLINE
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SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS
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Suspension
* : Unloaded: Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Jack and tools are in
designated position.
Wheel and Tire
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Item
Specification
Vehicle equipped with 16-
inch wheel and tire
Vehicle equipped with 17-
inch wheel and tire
Front
suspension
Type Double-wishbone
Spring type Coil spring
Shock absorber type
Monotube type: High-pressure gas charged, cylindrical, double-
acting
Stabilizer
Type Torsion bar
Diameter (mm {in}) 21.0 {0.83}
Wheel
alignment
(Unloaded*)
To t al
toe-in
Tire
[Tolerance
±4 {0.15}]
(mm {in})
2 {0.08}
Rim inner 1.2±2.4 {0.05±0.09} 1.4±2.8 {0.06±0.11}
Degree 0°11′±21′
Maximum steering
angle
[Tolerance ±3°]
Inner 38°42′
Outer 32°54′
Caster angle (Reference)
[Tolerance ±1°]
5°59′ 6°06′
Caster angle (Reference)
[Tolerance ±1°]
-0°07′ -0°15′
Steering axis inclination
(Reference)
10°39′ 10°47′
Rear
suspension
Type Multi-link
Spring type Coil spring
Shock absorber type
Monotube type: High-pressure gas charged, cylindrical, double-
acting
Stabilizer
Type Torsion bar
Diameter (mm {in}) 11.0 {0.43}
Standard suspension:
11.0 {0.43}
Sport suspension: 12.0 {0.47}
Wheel
alignment
(Unloaded*)
To t al
toe-in
Tire
[Tolerance
±4 {0.15}]
(mm {in})
3 {0.12}
Rim inner 1.8±2.4 {0.071±0.094} 2.2±2.8 {0.083±0.110}
Degree 0°17′±22′
Camber angle [Tolerance ±1°]-1°04′ -1°11′
Item Specification
Tire Size 205/50R16 87V 205/45R17 84W
Wheel
Size 16 x 6 1/2J 17 x 7J
Material Aluminum alloy
Offset (mm {in}) 55 {2.17}
Pitch circle
diameter
(mm {in}) 114.3 {4.50}